Buffalo City FC is currently looking for a Communications/PR Intern to assist the Head of Media Relations as we develop high-quality communications and PR pieces to promote Buffalo City FC via various media (print, TV, Radio, internet).  All internships with Buffalo City FC are unpaid internships. This internship is ideal for any candidate who is interested in pursuing a career in marketing or sales in the sports industry. Buffalo City FC internships will be 20-30 hours a week. Start dates and hours can be flexible to work around work and school schedules.

Job Duties:

• Contribute to brainstorming, planning and implementation of communication and PR pieces.
• Writing press releases, website stories, and special interest pieces.
• Updating and maintaining Buffalo City FC's Facebook and MySpace pages.
• Helping organize press conferences and other press appearances
• Supervising post-game and pre-game press interviews
• Developing a rapport with local reporters and media outlets to ensure coverage
• Database management and some light administrative duties to include filing, copying and assisting with mass mailings.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge and Interest in the game of soccer with a strong desire to work in the soccer environment.
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and enthusiastic about working within a sport-related environment
• Creative and outgoing self-starter
• Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office
• Background in communications, PR, writing or English is a plus.

If you wish to apply please download and complete the application below and email it, along with a resume, and cover letter to Mike Share, Head of Operations at mshare@buffalocityfc.com. 

Internship Application Form (Microsoft Word)

For more information, contact Mike Share, Head of Operations at mshare@buffalocityfc.com or (001) 716 270 7767.