2025 Internship, Spring - Social Media

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Purpose of this Internship

The New York Red Bulls are looking for a motivated college student who will support the Social Media and Brand Marketing team during the Spring 2025 semester (internship to begin in mid-January and run through late April). The internship will provide college credit, and is a great learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in the sports industry. Interns will gain knowledge and insight into a marketing department within the sports industry, and will learn how the Social Media team works with stakeholders in the department and throughout the business to create and program content that is on brand for our audiences on our digital channels. Office hours during the week are flexible based on school/class schedule, but availability for Red Bulls home matches are mandatory (which may interfere with holidays and weekends). Must be able to commit 15-20 hours per week to office hours on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.

Job Description

• Assisting in creating unique, breakthrough content to tell the stories of our players, fans and brand
• Researching trends and topics in the sports and live entertainment industry to inform our social strategy
• Collaboration with different verticals within New York Red Bulls Marketing to successfully execute brand storytelling around tentpole moments
• Learning Social Media content production best practices and foundational skills

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college; must be able to receive college credit
• Motivated college student looking to pursue a career in the sports industry
• Knowledge of social media platforms including (but not limited to) Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn and Reddit
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
• Proactive attitude, open to trying new ideas, eager to learn and highly organized

Additional Information

This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.