Praktikant

About the Role

Full Time + analyzes football beyond the final whistle, examining how politics, power, and money shape the sport. The company sheds light on decision-making processes in executive floors, ministries, associations, and international tournaments, demonstrating how political decisions and economic interests influence events on the field. Each publication focuses on a specific deal, sponsorship, or governance decision, connecting football with ownership, regulation, soft power, and international politics. Full Time + is for individuals who want to understand the connections between sport, politics, and economics, offering well-founded, critically reflected insights into these interfaces.

Role Description

As an intern, you will support the Full Time + team in the daily research and preparation of topics related to football, politics, economics, and governance. You will review sources from media, associations, and companies, structure information, and contribute to the creation of articles, analyses, and background pieces. Your tasks will also include assisting with editorial processes, supporting data and document management, and preparing content for digital publication channels. This internship is full-time and on-site, located in the Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team with daily research and preparation of topics around football, politics, economics, and governance.
• Review sources from media, associations, and companies.
• Structure information and contribute to the creation of articles, analyses, and background pieces.
• Assist with editorial processes.
• Support data and document management.
• Prepare content for digital publication channels.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in football and in political, economic, and social contexts; ability to grasp and classify complex topics understandably.
• Excellent written communication skills in English (further language skills, especially German, are an advantage); careful working method and a sense for clear, precise argumentation.
• Initial experience in research, journalism, political science, sports economics, or related fields is desirable; confident use of digital information sources and Office tools.
• High willingness to learn, initiative, and teamwork skills; ability to independently structure tasks and meet deadlines.
• Enrollment in a relevant degree program (e.g., Journalism, Communication Sciences, Politics, Economics, International Relations) or comparable qualification.