2024 Internship, Spring – Communications

About the job

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.

An opportunity to gain knowledge in the field of communications at the professional level. This position will have the chance to write, research and get hands-on experience on how home events operate from pre-game to post-game with the New York Red Bulls.

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

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

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with:

What You’ll Learn

Producing press releases, match previews, and assisting with game notes preparation. Researching on all aspects of the club. Understanding and applying the set up for a home event, how home events/trainings are covered by the media and how to disseminate information.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Possess a general knowledge of sports, including soccer.
• Have strong written and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required, while the knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is not required, but preferred.

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.