Intern- Communications Fall 2026 Internship

OVERVIEWThe internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sports media within the fast-paced world of professional sports. RESPONSIBILITIES● Assist on matchday and the coordination of events such as press conferences, media day, etc. duties as assigned by the Communications departmentWHAT YOU'LL LEARN● Learn how to develop and execute communication strategies through creating press releases, post-match facts, and putting together game notes by researching all aspects of the club. skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel is required, while the knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is not required, but preferred. This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required). You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The candidate must be able to successfully pass a background check. Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends). D. C. 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. D. C. United are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D. C. United are among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies. D. C. United have called the District home for the last 28 seasons and play their home games at Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Southwest, Washington, D. C, which opened in 2018. The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U. S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013).