New York Cosmos, LLC – New York, NY
Full-time, Internship
This full-time internship teaches the role of communications – public relations, community relations and media relations – within a team setting. Interns will learn the importance of digital and print media, both internally and externally. This is a great opportunity for any aspiring sports publicist, journalist or philanthropist to add to their portfolio by writing articles for NYCosmos.com , drafting press releases and organizing charitable events, all the while working with the New York media.
Essential Functions:
• Research media outlets on local, national and international levels for potential story placements
• Monitor all forms of media for relative stories and information
• Fulfill donation requests to charitable organizations
• Help draft press releases, write web stories and create promotional copy
• Filing traditional & non-traditional media clippings, archiving media mentions both present and historical.
• Assist in preparation for press conferences and pre/post-game media availability
• Create and distribute media credentials at all games and events
• Expected to attend all special events, games and practices to help edit and write post-game/event online stories
Qualifications:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and demonstrate they can perform the essential function of the job.
• Current enrollment in college or university is required; must show proof that you will receive graduate or undergraduate credit for this internship.
• Candidate should be professional, motivated, enthusiastic, extremely organized, confident and punctual
• Able to work long, flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all internal staff and management
• This individual should provide helpful and courteous customer service to all individual and have the ability to problem solve as needed
• Must be extremely well organized and able to prioritize efficiently
• Trustworthy, polite, positive, respectful self-starter who works well with others
• A strong background in writing AP Style is recommended
• Video experience as far as shooting and editing packages is not a requirement but highly regarded
• Familiarity with social media is also a must.
• Must have strong soccer knowledge