Communications Intern — Corpus Christi, TX at Corpus

About the Team

Corpus Christi FC is one of the newest professional soccer teams in USL League One, yet we are deeply rooted in our city. We are building a club that represents our community and a team on the field they can be proud of. Our family values are reflected within both our team and our front office, allowing us to make a positive impact on the Coastal Bend and serve as a premier destination for entertainment.

About the Role

This onsite internship offers prospective college students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on learning within a professional soccer club while earning college credit. Selected candidates will experience diverse responsibilities on game day, serve as a social media coordinator, and refine their writing abilities in a real-world sports environment.

You will work closely with players, coaches, and front-office leadership to raise the profile of the club. The role involves assisting with communications operations for all home matches, creating digital content, and supporting storytelling and outbound marketing efforts. This is a dynamic position where you will help execute media days, branded content shoots, and community events while collaborating with creative and marketing teams on fan engagement initiatives.

Location & Timing

This is an onsite position located in Corpus Christi or the surrounding Coastal Bend area. The internship is available for the Spring season beginning in March and for the Summer season. Candidates must be currently enrolled in college and able to commute to Corpus Christi.

Equal Opportunity

Corpus Christi FC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Mesquite House BBQ, 3401, Morgan Avenue, Central City, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, 78405, United States

Corpus Christi, Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAssist with communications operations for home matches including media credentialing and press box support
check_circleRecord and distribute match statistics, rosters, game notes, and reports before, during, and after matches
check_circleWrite match recaps, player features, previews, and other editorial content for club channels
check_circleAssist in drafting press releases, media advisories, pitches, briefs, and other PR materials
check_circleSupport live match coverage across club social media platforms including real-time updates and fan engagement
check_circleAssist with the creation, scheduling, and publishing of social media content across club platforms
check_circleResearch media outlets, develop media lists, and assist with media outreach efforts
check_circleMonitor media coverage and compile coverage recap reports and analytics
check_circleProvide on-site support for practices, press conferences, media availabilities, community events, and club appearances
check_circleParticipate in weekly Marketing and Communications strategy meetings and contribute creative content ideas
check_circleHelp execute media days, branded content shoots, and other club events
check_circleCollaborate with creative, marketing, and communications teams on storytelling and fan engagement initiatives

Requirements

verifiedCollege student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree
verifiedBackground in communications, public relations, or writing skills
verifiedPrior experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations
verifiedMultilingual (Spanish preferred)
verifiedBasic knowledge of AP Style
verifiedEditing and design skills in video, photo or graphic design
verifiedBasic knowledge of social media platforms
verifiedAccess to a computer and reliable internet connection
verifiedStrong writing and computer skills
verifiedStrong editing and proofreading
verifiedKnowledge of soccer and the USL

Nice to Have

College student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree; background in communications, public relations, or another area of study requiring writing skills; prior experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations; multilingual abilities (Spanish preferred); basic knowledge of AP Style; editing and design skills in video, photo, or graphic design; knowledge of soccer and the USL.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleCollege credit for prospective college students

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Social Media, Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, X, Ap Style, Video, Photo, Graphic Design, Spanish.

Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, or writing preferred; Master's degree in communications, PR, or writing preferred.

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Day-to-day, the Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern at Corpus Christi FC will assist with communications operations for home matches including media credentialing and press box support; record and distribute match statistics, rosters, game notes, and reports before, during, and after matches; write match recaps, player features, previews, and other editorial content for club channels; and assist in drafting press releases, media advisories, pitches, briefs, and other pr materials.

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To qualify for the Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern at Corpus Christi FC position, applicants should have: College student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree; Background in communications, public relations, or writing skills; Prior experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations; Multilingual (Spanish preferred); Basic knowledge of AP Style; and Editing and design skills in video, photo or graphic design.

Where is the Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern role at Corpus Christi FC located?expand_more

Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern at Corpus Christi FC is based in Mesquite House BBQ, 3401, Morgan Avenue, Central City, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, 78405, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Corpus Christi FC has listed this Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern role as on-site.

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Key skills for Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern at Corpus Christi FC include Social Media; Instagram; Facebook; Tiktok; X; Ap Style; Video; and Photo.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, or writing preferred; and Master's degree in communications, PR, or writing preferred.

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Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern at Corpus Christi FC is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.

Corpus Christi FC Communications Intern