Sports Media & Team Content Intern

About the Role

The Des Moines Menace is seeking a creative storyteller who feels at home on both sides of the camera. The Social Media & Content Intern will cover the ULS2 team, from preseason Media Day through the final whistle of the season.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Coverage and On-Camera Hosting
• Photograph, film, edit, and publish content for both teams.
• Attend training sessions and pitch recurring features that showcase player personalities and give fans an inside look at the season.
• Participate in Menace Media Day. Capture behind-the-scenes footage, candid moments between teammates, and short player features for use at launch and throughout the season.
• Serve as an on-camera host for team features, match previews, and event coverage.
• Stay current on both rosters and team storylines so you can speak naturally and confidently about the club and its players.
• Conduct on-camera post-match interviews with players and coaches. Prepare questions, listen for follow-ups, and turn interviews into timely clips for fans.
• Matchday and Community Coverage
• Cover home matches from pregame through post-match, including arrivals, warmups, lineups, live updates, supporter reactions, and final scores.
• Plan doubleheader coverage so each team’s players, results, and stories receive dedicated attention.
• Attend community events and team appearances to document how Menace players and coaches connect with fans, schools, and local partners across Greater Des Moines.
• Cover Menace youth tournaments and camps on site. Capture the atmosphere, highlight participating teams and campers, and show Menace players and coaches working with young athletes.
• Social Media Planning and Promotion
• Work with Menace staff to maintain a content calendar for both teams, covering preseason announcements, player features, matchdays, and community events.
• Create campaigns that support ticket sales and attendance.
• Adapt captions, photos, and videos for each platform.
• Verify names, scores, schedules, and partner recognition before publishing.
• Track reach, engagement, audience growth, and ticket-link clicks to understand what resonates with fans and guide future coverage.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• On-Camera Confidence: Confident speaking on camera in both planned and unscripted settings. Able to introduce a segment, carry a conversation, and put interview subjects at ease.
• Platform Experience: Experience with Meta Business Suite, Canva, Adobe, or other scheduling and editing platforms is required.
• Writing & Editing: Strong writing and editing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to publish accurate content on tight matchday deadlines.
• Creativity & Initiative: A creative self-starter who brings fresh ideas and a genuine interest in soccer, social media, and the people behind the game.
• Technical Skills (Preferred): Experience with photography, social media publishing, and short-form video editing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred Fields of Study: Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or a related field.

This is a paid role with the expectation of 20-40 hours of work per week between March and July. Evening and weekend work during match weeks is required. Working hours for this position will be in the office at the Krause Gateway Center located at 1459 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50309.