Job Description

USL Work Experience Program 

Job Title:  Video Production UWEP

Position Type:  Internship - For College Credit Hours Only  

Semester: Summer 2025 

Location:  Remote 

Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)

The United Soccer League (USL) is the heartbeat of American soccer. Impacting more than 200 communities across the United States, the USL is the first and only soccer organization in the United States to build a youth-to-professional pathway for both men and women within one ecosystem. That structure includes three professional leagues: USL Super League (women), USL Championship (men), and USL League One (men); two pre-professional leagues: USL League Two (men) and the USL W League (women); and two youth platforms: USL Academy and USL Youth.

Authentic, vital, and exciting, the USL is dedicated to providing an inclusive and memorable soccer experience for players, fans, and communities across our growing "soccer nation."

Program Purpose

Under the direction and guidance of USL Executives and Leaders (mentors), the USL Work Experience Program (UWEP) provides students with the unique opportunity to gain practical sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various strategic projects and initiatives, UWEP participants will gain hands on experience with league staff as well as member teams.

Participants are tasked with and responsible for partnering within a specialized department but will interact with all league departments across the organization including business development, digital, club services, analytics, and more; with the ultimate goal of providing students with well-rounded practical work experience in sports. 

Position Purpose

Under the direction of the USL Creative Services team, the Video Production UWEP supports the Creative Services department by organizing, storing, and retrieving media and assisting with the collection and production of video content. The Participant will assume an integral role in the production of video production across all USL channels.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with photo system maintenance by tagging and documenting photography submitted by teams. 
• Assembles videos using clip server resources. 
• Facilitates retrieval of previously cataloged images/video. 
• Quality control of all incoming and outgoing digital assets (mostly photography). 
• Basic digital video editing of projects as assigned using Adobe CC. 
• May be asked to shoot or assist in the shooting of video content.
• Assist other departments and operational areas with video production requests. 
• Assist other departments and operational areas as requested to provide a well-rounded overview of working in sports.

Qualifications: 

• Participants must be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field and/or training and must certify that they are able to receive college course credit from an accredited college or university for their participation.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook are a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are a must. Must have a “team-first” mentality with an eagerness to learn. 
• Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency. 
• While completing the USL Work Experience Program remotely, participants must have access to a computer or laptop with reliable internet connection. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

1. Are you able to receive college credit from an accredited college or university for your participation in the Work Experience Program?

2. What days & hours would you be able to participate in the Work Experience Program?

3. Approximately how many hours per week would you like to participate in the Work Experience Program?

4. Do you have access to a computer/laptop with reliable internet access?

5. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?

6. Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?

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