Match Presentation & Entertainment Intern

Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicagos iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.

At Chicago Fire Football Club, were on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Position Overview:

The Match Presentation & Entertainment Intern will assist with all facets of matchday entertainment, content and live production.This position provides administrative, logistical, and creative support to the Director, Match Presentation & Entertainment to develop and execute an engaging in-stadium experience for Chicago Fire fans. This internship will run from the pre-season through to the conclusion of our season, offering you the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience throughout the entire cycle of our operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute creative and original ideas for partner activations, in-match features and additional in-match elements

• Research, book and communicate with matchday talent such as entertainers, national anthem performers, and color guards

• Assist in quality control of videoboard elements including CG, lower thirds and fascia LED

• Ensure all graphical elements are properly sized and labeled; assist with content load-in process

• Manage credential, ticket and parking distribution processes

• Assemble and print matchday production documents including run of show, PA/host scripts and staff sheet

• Attend all pre-match meetings; serve as lead stage manager during match

• Lead execution of live elements including on-pitch recognitions, partner activations and other entertainment elements

• Collaborate with matchday staff to complete tasks and promote a positive and efficient on-pitch environment

• Manage maintenance and inventory of departments supplies, props, etc.

• Additional duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

• Prior experience in presentation, production or live entertainment is strongly preferred

• Ability to quickly assess and respond to changing situations

• General MLS and soccer knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with ShoFlo scripting software

• Baseline knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time; can lift 20+ pounds

• Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Please note:

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, wed like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.

• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

• If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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