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Editorial Seasonal Assistant - Atlanta United F.C. (Seasonal)

Blank Family of Businesses Marietta, GA (Onsite) Seasonal / Temp
About Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998.  The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

About the role:

Do you love sports and enjoy writing about them? Ever wonder what it's like to cover a team and interview professional athletes? Want to learn more about digital media in the sports industry? Our digital/editorial seasonal position gives you the chance to gain experience in the digital media field. Come join one of the best content teams in Major League Soccer and help us tell the story of Atlanta United.

This is a seasonal position that will run from January 2025 until November/December 2025, working approximately 40 hours a week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

* Write match-related articles such as match previews, starting lineup and training notes.

* Work on longform editorial pieces for our content series Behind The Stripes.

* Attend media availabilities and press conferences alongside local and national beat reporters.

* Assist with identifying storylines that will promote the club and celebrate Atlanta culture.

* Interview players for video projects and feature stories.

* Ensure the main official club website ATLUTD.com stays up to date with the latest information for our audience.

* Support web-related projects and assist with the day-to-day management of ATLUTD.com, ATLUTD2.com and ES.ATLUTD.com.

* Execute sponsored content obligations that align fan and partner needs to generate authentic engagement.

* Collaborate with social and marketing teams to ensure editorial content is well-represented and sourced on email, social and app platforms.

Application Requirements:

* Resume

* Please provide any links to your portfolios, writing samples, etc., to be considered for this role.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

* Degree in progress, bachelor's degree, or equivalent training or experience required.

* 1 year of experience in Journalism, Sports or Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Communications or related field.

* Experience writing articles in a timely manner to meet tight deadlines.

* Experience conducting interviews with players and coaches (or similar).

* Ability to identify important and relevant news stories.

* Solid understanding of digital media, graphic and web design, and sports media trends.

* Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, and Audition, with a strong emphasis on Photoshop.

* Strong interest in digital media, graphic and web design, and sports media trends.

* Must be able to work flexible schedule with irregular hours, including match days on the occasional night, weekend or holiday as needed.

Required Skills:

* A proactive team member who's not afraid to jump in, bring ideas, and pitch in to help with video and storytelling projects.

* Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

* Excellent writing and storytelling skills.

* Excellent writing and proof-reading skills, including superior attention to detail.

* Strong eye for good photography and selecting photos to enhancing storytelling and news.

Preferences:

* Editing experience, with ability to cut video and audio.

* Web design experience.

* Ability to speak another language.

* Strong understanding of soccer and MLS a major plus.

Recommended Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Attention To Detail
  • Auditions
  • Communication
  • Digital Media

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