Media manager

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precollege development academyCharlotte, NCyesterday
PCDA Social Media, Photography & Videography Intern Position Title Social Media, Photography & Videography Intern
Organization: Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA)
Location: On-site (Seasonal/August–May)
Hours: 15–25 hours per week (Flexible around class schedules)
Compensation: Internship (College credit and/or stipend available based on qualifications)
About PCDA Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA) is one of the nation’s leading transitional soccer academies, helping student-athletes bridge the gap between high school and college soccer. Our athletes train in a professional environment while pursuing college coursework and preparing for collegiate competition. We are looking for an energetic, creative storyteller who loves sports, social media, photography, and video production to help showcase the daily life of our academy.
Position Summary: The Social Media, Photography & Videography Intern will play a key role in capturing and telling the story of PCDA through engaging content across all digital platforms. This individual will attend trainings, games, events, and campus activities while creating high-quality photos, videos, reels, and graphics that elevate the PCDA brand. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a professional sports marketing portfolio while gaining hands‑on experience working within a high-performance soccer environment.
Responsibilities: Social Media
Manage daily content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn Develop engaging social media calendars Create captions and graphics consistent with the PCDA brand Monitor engagement and respond to comments/messages when appropriate Stay current on social media trends and platform updates Assist in growing follower engagement and brand awareness Photography Photograph practices, matches, training sessions, testing days, events, and community activities Capture athlete portraits and recruiting content Edit and organize images for immediate social media use Maintain a digital photo library for future marketing materials Videography Film training sessions, matches, interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and promotional videos Produce: Instagram Reels TikTok videos YouTube Shorts Highlight videos Promotional features Player spotlights Coach interviews Recruiting content Edit videos using professional editing software Creative Content Brainstorm new content ideas Help execute marketing campaigns Assist with special events and recruiting showcases Create storytelling content around athlete development, college commitments, and academy life
Desired Skills: Passion for sports (soccer knowledge preferred)
Strong photography skills Strong videography experience Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Lightroom, Photoshop) or equivalent software Experience with Canva Ability to shoot high-quality content using DSLR, mirrorless cameras, or modern smartphones Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and X Excellent communication skills Organized and detail-oriented Ability to work evenings and weekends during games and events Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
Preferred Qualifications: Current college student studying:
Sports Marketing Communications Journalism Photography Digital Media Film Production Marketing Previous experience managing social media accounts Previous sports photography or videography experience
What You’ll Gain: Real-world experience working within an elite soccer academy
Build a professional sports media portfolio Networking opportunities with college coaches, athletes, and sports professionals Opportunity to have work published across national recruiting platforms Hands‑on experience covering competitive soccer at a high level Creative freedom to develop engaging digital content Letter of recommendation upon successful completion Success Looks Like The successful intern will help PCDA: Increase social media engagement Grow followers across all platforms Produce consistent daily content Capture the complete student‑athlete experience Build one of the strongest visual brands in college development soccer
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Level

InternL1

Location

Charlotte, NC

Occupation

Marketing Managers

Industry

Sports Teams and Clubs

Posted

yesterday

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