Communications Intern

Join the Team.

Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest potential of our athletes and of our city.

To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to join our team! We are seeking passionate and motivated interns to join our team at KC Current. This internship program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain hands-on experience in the sports industry. Interns will work closely with experienced professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain valuable skills to build a successful career. This internship is a part time, season long commitment which includes working match days and non-match days.

Who are we hiring?

The KC Current is seeking a Communications Intern.  They will receive real world professional sports experience writing, editing and publishing content for the club's various communications platforms. Tasks will include assisting with the day-to-day operations of the department as it serves as the new bureau and media conduit for the club. 

What will you do?

• General department support including daily clips execution and administrative duties
• Composing and editing press releases
• Produce a variety of content over the club’s digital platforms
• Write, edit and post articles for the team website
• Gather quotes from players and coaches
• Sit in on practice, game and other press conferences and transcribe quotes following
• Research and organize stats before and after games
• Build and edit match notes
• Assist with media responsibilities and daily promotion of the organizational brand
• Assist in the development of the team media guide
• Write, edit update and post player bios
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Superior writing, editing, proofreading and communication skills including proficiency in AP style supported by at least two writing samples. 
• Interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism
• Available 20-25 hours per week, including nights, weekends and match days
• Demonstrated writing and grammar proficiency
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism within a professional sports environment and in media work zones
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented 
• Familiarity with sports communication, preferably soccer-specific
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment
• Availability to occasionally work long hours and handle some light physical activity
• Experience with InDesign, HootSuite and/or Sprout Social a plus
  
  

 

Special Requirements Of The Job

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.
• Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time sensitive matters with senior executives.
  
  

We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.