Media manager

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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