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Position:                                 Intern-Editorial Content CLTFC

Department:                           Digital Media

Reporting Relationship:       Reports to the Senior Director of Content/Head of Content

Status:                                    Intern/Full-Time

Duration:                                   Temporary – 12 months

About Charlotte FC

Charlotte Football Club is the Major League Soccer Club in the Carolinas. The Club’s mission is to be a unifying force that is bigger than one city and encourage a sense of belonging through a progressive, collective, and ambitious approach that guides efforts on and off the pitch. CLTFC is committed to driving growth through the sport and community outreach. Charlotte FC is owned by David Tepper and is a part of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, which also includes Bank of America Stadium and the Carolina Panthers. For more information, visit CharlotteFootballClub.com.

Position Summary

Charlotte FC is actively seeking a creative and detail-oriented Editorial Content Intern to help enhance the team’s offerings from a written content standpoint. The Editorial Content Intern will report to the Senior Director of Content/Head of Content and will be responsible for providing comprehensive written coverage of both the first team and the academy throughout the season. This includes, but is not limited to, match previews, post-match reports, press conference articles and any live coverage required. This position will work closely with other departments, including Marketing, Partnerships and Communications. The position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive written coverage of the first team, including all matchday coverage.
• Provide additional coverage for the academy team.
• Write a minimum of four articles per week.
• Cover press conferences and other team-led events.
• Create engaging editorial content that increases website views and click rate.
• Pitch and develop engaging story ideas.
• Collaborate with marketing team on how to best produce content for site and app.
• Website & app assistance with the Digital Platforms team, including but not limited to titling and posting of videos, photo albums, articles, SEO optimization, page building, etc.
• Collaborate with social media team on how to best package articles for social distribution.
• Collaborate with partnerships and communications leaders in meeting any sponsored obligations and shaping and bringing to life the Charlotte FC brand narrative.
• Create and manage editorial content calendar.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required.
• At least 1 year experience writing or editing for a publication/website/etc.
• Base level knowledge of the game of soccer/MLS.
• Excellent writing skills and copywriting skills.
• Some experience working in a CMS.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience ideating and pitching story ideas.
• Experience conducting interviews.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Must be flexible and available to work evenings and/or weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment screens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the sports and/or entertainment industry.
• Experience covering a sports team in any capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the game of soccer/MLS.
• Working knowledge within website content management systems – WordPress, Drupal, pocket, custom-coded CMS, etc.

Skills for Success

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcome.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of platforms with diverse audiences.
• Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information.
• The ability to prioritize workload to manage time and tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to attend all home matches.
• Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of time.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.