Content Creator Intern Position (Unpaid-Valuable Work Experience Gained)

Content Creator and Brand Strategist (Internship)

Reports To: Head of School; collaborates with part-time in-house marketing lead and Development Director

Location: Hybrid – YSC Academy (Chester, PA) and remote

Position Type: Part-time, Unpaid Internship – Gain Valuable Professional Experience

Overview:

YSC Academy has reached a pivotal moment where our academic innovation, student success, and partnerships with the Philadelphia Union deserve a broader audience. To amplify our message and elevate our institutional profile, we are offering a unique internship opportunity for a motivated individual to serve as a Content Creator and Brand Strategist Intern.

This is a foundational, unpaid internship—ideal for a college student, recent graduate, or emerging creative professional who is eager to gain hands-on experience and work closely with our part-time in-house marketing content lead. Interns will contribute meaningfully to our school community while building a professional portfolio and receiving mentorship from experienced educators and marketing professionals. The school is in Chester, PA so helpful if the intern can come to the school to take photos.

By investing in this role, YSC Academy will:

• Strengthen recruitment and retention by showcasing our mission and student stories
  
  
• Support fundraising through compelling campaign storytelling
  
  
• Differentiate YSC from competitors by articulating our unique position in soccer and education
  
  
• Build brand loyalty with alumni, partners, families, and supporters
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Management

• Develop written, video, and photo content spotlighting YSC Academy’s mission, students, faculty, and alumni
  
  
• Assist with storytelling campaigns aligned to enrollment, advancement, and community goals
  
  
• Support video editing, asset organization, and content cataloging
  
  
• Contribute to newsletters, social media posts, and branded materials
  
  

Brand Development & Strategy

• Help maintain visual and editorial standards
  
  
• Support the implementation of a consistent brand identity
  
  
• Assist in messaging audits across platforms
  
  

Digital & Social Media

• Help manage YSC Academy’s social media presence
  
  
• Collaborate on content calendars for key events and milestones
  
  
• Monitor social engagement and analytics
  
  

Website & Campaigns

• Support web content updates and design refreshes
  
  
• Contribute to seasonal fundraising, admissions, and event campaigns
  
  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with faculty, coaches, students, and alumni to source and produce content
  
  
• Participate in weekly creative check-ins and mentorship sessions
  
  
• Work collaboratively with the Development and Leadership teams
  
  

Qualifications:

• A developing portfolio of writing, photo, or video work
  
  
• Background or coursework in marketing, communications, journalism, design, or media preferred
  
  
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut/Adobe Premiere, or similar tools a plus
  
  
• Excellent communication and time management skills
  
  
• Passion for education, storytelling, and student development
  
  
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and meet deadlines
  
  

This is an unpaid internship designed for someone seeking real-world experience in marketing, brand development, and storytelling within a mission-driven, student-centered organization. You will receive mentorship, collaborative feedback, and the opportunity to create and publish professional content for a nationally recognized academic and athletic program.

Interested Individuals  please  email:  Dr. Nooha Ahmed-Lee, [email protected]