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Match Presentation Intern - Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Kansas City, +1
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be fluent in English, skilled in MS Office, have game presentation and control room experience, plus editing knowledge. Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.
  • You will assist with match day activities, oversee plaza activations, manage entertainment, attend planning meetings, communicate with performers, and engage with fans at home games.

Requirements

  • Must be able to fluently speak, read, and write the English language.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Calendar.
  • Game presentation experience, stage managing.
  • Control room experience, Xpression and Shoflo knowledge is a plus.
  • Editing experience with Premiere Pro is a plus.
  • Organizing work effectively, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and exercising independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
  • Critical and analytical thinking processes.
  • Working in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
  • Required to sit, stand and walk.
  • Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Required to talk and hear consistently.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Marketing Team with match day activities, as needed. Including but not limited to opportunities like overseeing and executing Mazuma Plaza activations, manage entertainment like DJ and in-stadium host, run through with National Anthem singer and Honor Guard and running promotions.
  • Attend and participate in event planning meetings, as needed.
  • Load in and create assets for matches.
  • Organize and communicate with match presentation individuals like National Anthem singer and Military honoree.
  • Attend all Sporting Kansas City home games, as well as non-soccer related events.
  • Represent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned.
  • Full-time associates act as representatives of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches, engaging with guests and working to create Magic Moments for all fans.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Match Presentation Intern position?

The main purpose of the Match Presentation Intern position is to contribute to the fan development team while ensuring alignment with Sporting KC’s brand purpose, which is to create memories through personalized experiences with the Club.

What are the essential functions of the Match Presentation Intern?

Essential functions include assisting the Marketing Team with match day activities, attending event planning meetings, creating assets for matches, organizing communication with match presentation individuals, attending home games and non-soccer events, representing Sporting Kansas City professionally, and performing other related tasks as assigned.

What are the key responsibilities on match days?

Key match day responsibilities include engaging with guests, creating Magic Moments for fans, and acting as a representative of Sporting Kansas City at all home matches.

What personal attributes are important for this intern role?

Important personal attributes include strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, a professional appearance and attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

What skills and experience are required for the Match Presentation Intern?

Required skills and experience include fluency in English, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with game presentation and stage managing, knowledge of control room operations (Xpression and Shoflo is a plus), experience with Premiere Pro (a plus), critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Is previous game presentation experience necessary for this position?

While game presentation experience is preferred, it is not explicitly required. However, knowledge of stage managing and control room operations would be beneficial.

What are the physical demands of the Match Presentation Intern role?

The physical demands include sitting, standing, and walking; frequent stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; reaching with hands and arms; and consistent talking and hearing.

Are there any opportunities for professional growth during this internship?

Yes, this internship offers valuable experience and training opportunities within the Marketing Team, allowing interns to challenge their strengths and evolve their capabilities.

How does Sporting Kansas City promote diversity and inclusion in its internship program?

Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and equity, committing to creating an inclusive environment where all associates positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Will the intern be required to attend events outside of soccer matches?

Yes, the intern is expected to attend all Sporting Kansas City home games as well as non-soccer related events.

@SportingKC

Entertainment & Media
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sporting Kansas City is proud to be the only professional sports organization in Kansas City with local ownership. The team's parent organization, Sporting Club, consists of the following five entrepreneurs in the Kansas City business community: The Patterson Family, Cliff Illig, Robb Heineman, Greg Maday and Pat Curran. Sporting Kansas City is a charter member of Major League Soccer and plays at state-of-the-art Sporting Park, which opened in June 2011 as one of the best stadiums of its size in the world.