Digital Media & Communications Intern
San Francisco Glens SC
Internship
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
Overview of San Francisco Glens Soccer Club
The San Francisco Glens are the largest and most diverse soccer club in San Francisco. Founded in 1961, the Glens field competitive men’s and women’s teams and operate a comprehensive youth academy with nearly 90 teams. The academy spans every age group in the nation’s top youth league, MLS NEXT, and extends to local micro soccer programs serving children as young as Pre-K.
As a community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Glens have never turned away a player or family due to financial hardship. Through dedicated fundraising efforts and a robust scholarship program, the club distributed more than $250,000 in financial aid last year alone. Learn more at sfglens.com and sfglensacademy.com.
Program Purpose
The SF Glens Social Media and Communications Internship is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling, digital media, and sports. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to build a strong portfolio while gaining real-world experience in a fast-paced soccer environment.
Working closely with the Front Office, the intern will support content creation and communications efforts for our USL League Two men’s team, our women’s team (TBA), and broader club initiatives. This role is ideal for candidates interested in careers in sports media, social media, communications, or digital marketing.
Schedule Expectations
Candidates should be available to work in person a few days per week, if possible, and must be available to attend the majority of home matches (approximately 12) to support game day coverage and content production. Some evening and weekend availability will be required during the season.
Our full schedule for the men’s and women’s teams will be posted at www.sfglens.com/glensschedule.
Home matches are played at San Francisco Glens Stadium, 620 Ave I, San Francisco, CA 94130.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Media and Communications Intern will assist the Director of Communications and Community Partnerships with responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:
- Brainstorming, creating, and publishing engaging content for social media platforms
- Capturing photo and video content at matches, training sessions, and club events
- Editing short-form video, highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features
- Writing press releases, media advisories, feature stories, and website articles
- Monitoring the club for potential storylines and content opportunities
- Assisting with live game coverage, including real-time social updates
- Maintaining the club website and ensuring digital platforms remain current and engaging
- Supporting email marketing and fan communications through platforms such as Constant Contact
- Assisting with media relations by researching contacts, pitching stories, and coordinating coverage
- Helping shape the club’s digital voice while ensuring brand consistency
Preferred Skills
- Passion for soccer and sports culture
- Strong writing and storytelling abilities
- Familiarity with social media platforms and trends
- Experience with photo editing tools such as Photoshop or Canva
- Video editing experience (Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, iMovie, Hudl, or similar)
- Basic understanding of content strategy or digital marketing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
The San Francisco Glens are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected classification.