Media manager

Organization: Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA) – On-site (Seasonal/August–May), 15–25 hours per week (flexible around class schedules). College credit and/or stipend available based on qualifications.

About PCDA

Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA) is one of the nation’s leading transitional soccer academies, helping student-athletes bridge the gap between high school and college soccer. Our athletes train in a professional environment while pursuing college coursework and preparing for collegiate competition.

About the role

The Social Media, Photography & Videography Intern will play a key role in capturing and telling the story of PCDA through engaging content across all digital platforms. This individual will attend trainings, games, events, and campus activities while creating high-quality photos, videos, reels, and graphics that elevate the PCDA brand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a professional sports marketing portfolio while gaining hands-on experience working within a high-performance soccer environment.

Responsibilities

• Social Media
  • Manage daily content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn
  • Develop engaging social media calendars
  • Create captions and graphics consistent with the PCDA brand
  • Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages when appropriate
  • Stay current on social media trends and platform updates
  • Assist in growing follower engagement and brand awareness
• Photography
  • Photograph practices, matches, training sessions, testing days, events, and community activities
  • Capture athlete portraits and recruiting content
  • Edit and organize images for immediate social media use
  • Maintain a digital photo library for future marketing materials
• Videography
  • Film training sessions, matches, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and promotional videos
  • Produce:
    • Instagram Reels
    • TikTok videos
    • YouTube Shorts
    • Highlight videos
    • Promotional features
    • Player spotlights
    • Coach interviews
    • Recruiting content
  • Edit videos using professional editing software
• Creative Content
  • Brainstorm new content ideas
  • Help execute marketing campaigns
  • Assist with special events and recruiting showcases
  • Create storytelling content around athlete development, college commitments, and academy life

Skills

• Passion for sports (soccer knowledge preferred)
• Strong photography skills
• Strong videography experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop) or equivalent software
• Experience with Canva
• Ability to shoot high-quality content using DSLR, mirrorless cameras, or modern smartphones
• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and X
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during games and events
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines

Qualifications

• Current college student studying:
  • Sports Marketing
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Photography
  • Digital Media
  • Film Production
  • Marketing
• Previous experience managing social media accounts
• Previous sports photography or videography experience
• Drone photography experience (a plus)
• Graphic design experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Real-world experience working within an elite soccer academy
• Build a professional sports media portfolio
• Networking opportunities with college coaches, athletes, and sports professionals
• Opportunity to have work published across national recruiting platforms
• Hands-on experience covering competitive soccer at a high level
• Creative freedom to develop engaging digital content
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion

Success Metrics

• Help PCDA increase social media engagement
• Grow followers across all platforms
• Produce consistent daily content
• Capture the complete student-athlete experience
• Build one of the strongest visual brands in college development soccer