Columbus Crew · 3 weeks ago
2026 Communications Internship
1 Black and Gold Boulevard, Columbus, OH, USA
Internship
Onsite
InternColumbus Crew is the first club in Major League Soccer, and they are seeking a Communications Intern to support the Communications Department with daily media relations duties. The intern will assist with match day media relations, create written content, and maintain media distribution lists while gaining experience in a professional sports environment.
Sports
Responsibilities
Assist Communications Department with match day media relations responsibilities, including press box management, media operations, credentialing, and post-game quotes
Assist at Club events on non-match days as needed
Create multiple pieces of written content, such as press releases, media advisories and game notes
Assist with media and internal content needs at team training sessions from time to time as opportunities allow
Maintain Club's current media distribution list, and assist in developing segmented lists, along with researching new potential media outlets and blogs to foster relationships
Archive and track analytics of ongoing media coverage as well as put together media clips packs
Transcribe quotes following Club media availabilities as needed
Other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate (junior or senior), Graduate Student, or recent college graduate with an emphasis in journalism, communications or related field
Excellent writing, grammar and editing abilities
Proficient in AP Style
Maintain highest level of professionalism within a professional sports environment and in media work zones
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
High attention to detail and organization
Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays is required
Preferred
Knowledge of global soccer, Columbus Crew and Major League Soccer is preferred
Familiarity with Adobe products (InDesign, Photoshop) a plus
Company
Columbus Crew
The first club in Major League Soccer. The Columbus Crew is operated by The Edwards Family and Haslam Sports Group.
Founded in 1994
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$90MKey Investors
Edwards Family office
2025-07-01Secondary Market· $90M
Leadership Team
D
Daniel Lentz
Vice President of Corporate Partnerships
K
Katie Beaudin
Vice President & General Counsel
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2025-11-11
Sports Business Journal
2025-11-10
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