Communications Intern

Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Assist with communications for a professional soccer club, supporting content creation, media relations, and event coverage.

  • Draft press releases, advisories, and internal communications; support social content creation and publishing.
  • Must-have: Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
  • Standout: Exposure to sports communications at a growing club with match-day coverage.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with drafting press releases, media advisories, and internal communications to support organizational messaging.
  • Support social media content creation, scheduling, and publishing to maintain consistent digital engagement.
  • Help coordinate media requests, interviews, and press interactions to ensure smooth communication with external partners.
  • Draft written content for newsletters, website updates, and promotional materials.
  • Assist with communication efforts for events, including match day coverage and fan engagement initiatives.
  • Monitor media coverage and social media channels to track engagement and public perception.
  • Ensure all communications align with the club’s brand standards and messaging guidelines.

Requirements

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to write clearly and adapt tone for different audiences and platforms.
  • Interest in sports, communications, public relations, or marketing.
  • Basic understanding of social media platforms and digital content strategies.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, reliable, and receptive to feedback.
  • Must be at least 16 years old or older.

Preferred

  • Relevant coursework, writing samples, or school involvement preferred.
  • Experience with writing, editing, or managing social media content is a plus.
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Fort Wayne Football Club

Fort Wayne Football Club, founded in 2019, is moving to the professional ranks of USL League One in 2026. The club is building a new state-of-the-art, soccer-specific stadium, Fort Wayne FC Park, that will open at Bass Road and I-69 in 2026. In pre-professional USL League Two, Fort Wayne Football Club won Valley Division championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Founded in 2019
Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
30 employees (11 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
17.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.2%
Direct
55.4%
Referral
5.5%
Social
7.2%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (33% of company)

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