TLH Reckoning Program is for highly motivated college students interested in being a part of Tallahassee’s first-ever women’s pre-professional soccer team in the city’s 200-year history. Founded by an FSU women’s soccer alum and one of the most prolific architects of the modern women’s game, TLH Reckoning is breaking geographic and institutional barriers. TLH Reckoning is impact driven, player centered and community fueled.
TLH Reckoning’s Internship Program is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring professionals to contribute to sustainable impact to the Tallahassee community as well as be part of a start-up franchise from the ground level. Interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their area and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to TLH Reckoning’s growth, evolution and grand vision.
This is an in-person internship in Tallahassee, FL. TLH Reckoning does not provide housing, transportation or relocation assistance. Internships are unpaid and for college-credit only.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate initiative, the ability to multi-task, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- November 18th for the Spring Term, January 8 – May 2
- January 13th for the Summer Term, April 21 – July 31
- May 5th for Fall Term, August 18 – December 12
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS
- Fan Engagement & Entertainment Intern
- Lifestyle Brand Intern
- Marketing Intern
- Public Relations & Media Intern
- Operations Intern
- Social Media Intern
- Spanish Production Intern
- Sports Performance Intern
- Ticket Sales & Service Intern
- Videography Intern
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fan Engagement & Entertainment Intern
- Assist in planning and execution of supporter relations and fan engagement initiatives throughout the Tallahassee area. Such events include, but are not limited to season kickoff, pre-match parties, club-hosted events, and supporter relations functions
- Assist with lead generation and data capture efforts at all fan engagement events
- Assist in fan engagement platforms and supporter relations
- Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure all departmental and club goals are being met while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Help plan, engage and execute fan events
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
- Assist in planning and execution of matchday entertainment including market research, fan zones, and match experience
- Work closely with social media and videographer to plan and capture all the fan experience moments; and with customer for fan feedback
2. Lifestyle Brand Intern
- Assists with continuous marketing efforts for all branding and lifestyle efforts through TLH Reckoning merchandise and marketing — including asset approvals, marketing channels, activation execution, and data collection
- Supports TLH Reckoning social media activations in content review and data analysis
- Assist with the development of brand awareness and association across the larger Tallahassee area, nationally and globally
- Assist with solidifying the TLH Reckoning brand as a meaningful self-empowerment brand that all want to wear with or without soccer
- Assist with photo shoots, influencers and marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness
- Ultimately assisting with the main goal of getting TLH Reckoning gear into local stores, developing brand affinity and robust merchandise platform for fans
- Assist with proactively engaging with market research, fan focus groups for insight and feedback on trends and demands
- Assist with creating and designing seasonal, collection and milestone gear
- Assist other team members as needed
3. Marketing Intern
- Assist in all marketing campaigns to help TLH Reckoning achieve its reach and engagement goals
- Assist in researching effective marketing methods
- Assist in collecting and analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns – provide reporting
- Use Canva to assist in creating marketing material for print and online
- Engage with local residents and businesses for collaboration to support our reach and marketing efforts
- Work across departments to support each other to promote all things TLH Reckoning
- Assist other team members as needed
4. Public Relations & Media Intern
- Collaborates with team members including staff and players in the development and execution of weekly newsletters
- Coordination of media events and managing media
- Researching writers.
- Assisting with maintenance of the media database.
- Coordinating schedules for athletes in conjunction with events.
- Drafting press releases
- Coordinating interviews for events
- Assist with coordinating and communicating with the media — sending press releases, scheduling interviews, media day
- Assisting with daily news tracking, compilation, and distribution
- Additional duties as assigned
5. Operations Intern
- Assist with daily club operational and administrative needs across all areas (e.g., technical team, high performance, executive, events, etc.)
- Assist with preparation, organization and execution of all events (e.g., training sessions, games, grassroots, clinics, professional, etc.)
- Assist with schedule and travel planning, recruiting preparation, player/staff onboarding and gathering background intel
- Assist with player management with league clearances, registration and federation ITCs
- Assist with gameday duties as requested – organization, timelines, executions and assessments
- Nurture internal & external reporting procedures
- Foster strong communication techniques and relationships primarily with the staff in all positions.
- Other duties as assigned
6. Social Media Intern
- Assists with the development of content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn) – from writing copy, brainstorming ideas, editing videos, shooting content, etc
- Assist with day-to-day interaction, publishing, and responses to the TLH Reckoning social communities
- Complete weekly tasks assigned by any member of the UFC social team
- Works professionally alongside TLH Reckoning players, coaches and other coworkers at events
- Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned
7. Spanish Production Intern
- Acts as Production Assistant to assist staff /crew during live productions and shoots
- Assists with set up and tear down of shoots
- Logs footage into our production asset management system
- Organizes media in the production asset management system
- Creates video links for online distribution
- Downloads content from third-party client
- Transcribe videos
- Download videos as needed
- Initiate creative freedom and planning during training sessions, games, and events to attract and engage fans.
- Ability to work cohesively and effectively across all departments for collaboration and alignment
- Other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned
8. Sports Performance Intern
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of various performance science, performance, nutritional, and sports medicine research initiatives across the TLH Reckoning organization.
- Data collection and analyses of a variety of performance science data sources, for the purpose of player evaluation, injury risk assessment, athlete well-being assessment, decision analysis, etc.
- Effectively interact and communicate with a diverse team of individuals from across the organization including staff from performance science, sports medicine, nutrition, strength and conditioning, player development, front office, and scouting.
- Daily athlete reporting – STATsports, Kitman Labs, Bridge Athletics, Playermaker
- Assist with data integration into our current databases of all performance science data sources
- Various other performance science, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and/or athletic training-focused daily duties across the organization, as applicable
- Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences
- Assist with the development of educational materials such as presentations, handouts, team talks, etc.
- Assist in negotiation catering team meals and delivery with local and out of town vendors
- Additional duties as assigned
9. Ticket Sales & Service Intern
- Assist in the establishment of season tickets, group, and single game accounts.
- Learn and use GoPassage ticketing systems for reports, account updates, and order processing
- Assist with the building of price codes, plans, promo codes, and other GoPassage programming needs
- Assist ticket sales staff to achieve overall ticket sales goals of the Club.
- Provide game-day support in the area of ticket resolution, customer service and will call.
- Other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Club.
- Support ticket sales staff to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals.
- Research industry-wide mobile ticketing trends to support and enhance the overall ticketing experience.
- Assist with sale of season tickets, premium seats, and group tickets
- Participate in community initiatives of the ticketing department acting as a front-facing member of a professional sports organization
- Prospect and list build for group sales and theme nights
- Collaborate with a diverse group of individuals in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment to successfully accomplish tasks and meet goals
- Plan and promote events tailored to the season ticket membership base
- Additional duties as assigned
10. Videography Intern
- Assists in the creation of video, written and graphic content for use on social platforms and distribution channels
- Produces and edits videos during and after each game or home series highlighting the excitement, one-of-a-kind atmosphere and fun around the ballpark each night, from the packed crowd, fans cheering and entering the stadium, game action, post-game, promotional nights, etc.
- Creates and edits of short-form videos, longer-form videos, and live social media videos, which on occasion includes taking video of interviews – players, coaches, corporate partners, etc.
- Creates stories throughout the season of community events, player features, promotions, and numerous other topics.
- Assists with graphic creation and other digital marketing content throughout the term for use on the team website and social media platforms
- Works with broadcast team to capture and edit additional footage of game action that can be used for promotional and marketing purposes
- Archives videos throughout the season
- Additional duties as assigned
APPLICABLE TO ALL INTERNSHIPS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit
- Available 20-25 hours per week
- Available to assist in all home Matches (during season)
- Passionate about women’s sports and the Tallahassee community
- Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills and telephone/text/email etiquette
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be passionate about women’s sports, the Tallahassee community, and contributing to a movement larger than yourself
- Enrolled in a college or university program as a junior, senior, or graduate student.
- Excellent and positive attitude with an outstanding work ethic; must be reliable
- Ability to learn quickly and proactively
- Must be a solutions-oriented problem solver. Ability to deal with various internal and external constituents to tackle problems and deliver projects on time with accuracy, integrity, and with outstanding customer service and a positive energy.
- Ability to work on projects independently and maintain confidential information
- Vast knowledge of basketball and daily operations of a sports entity
- Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a timely manner, while communicating with your supervisor often
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to maintain a professional image at all times in the workplace
- Organization skills with a robust attention to detail in regards to both checking data and visual presentation of project deliverables
- Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel, Google Suite
DEMANDS OF A START-UP ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS:
As you consider joining our team, we want to be transparent about the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of life at a start-up. Working in a start-up environment like ours is both thrilling and challenging; it’s an experience filled with fast-paced changes, innovative projects, and at times, unavoidable chaos. Here are some important things to keep in mind as you evaluate this opportunity:
1. Rapid Changes and Uncertainty: Unlike established companies, start-ups frequently adjust goals, timelines, and even product directions. What may seem like a settled plan one day can shift based on new developments, insights, or opportunities the next. Adaptability is not just valued here—it’s essential.
2. Wearing Multiple Hats: In a small team, roles can be fluid. You may find yourself contributing to tasks or projects outside of your primary responsibilities. This can be a fantastic learning opportunity, but it can also be overwhelming if you prefer a strictly defined role.
3. Limited Resources and Tight Timelines: Working at a start-up means that resources—whether time, funding, or personnel—can be limited, and deadlines can be tight. Resourcefulness, resilience, and the ability to prioritize effectively are crucial in this environment.
4. Self-Direction and Initiative: Start-ups often lack the structured training programs of larger companies. Success here requires a proactive mindset, a willingness to dive into new challenges, and the ability to seek answers independently when needed.
5. Failure as a Learning Process: In start-ups, we value innovation and experimentation, but not all ideas succeed. It’s important to view setbacks not as failures but as learning experiences, and to be prepared to pivot quickly when necessary.
This environment can be intense, but it also offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, exposure to various aspects of the business, and a chance to make a tangible impact. We encourage you to carefully consider if this type of work aligns with your career goals and work preferences.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
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, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.