2027 Season Internship | Academy Video Analyst

Description

2027 Season Internship | Academy Video Analyst

FC Dallas | January – June 2027

The Academy Video Analysis Intern will assist the Performance Analysis department and FC Dallas Academy staff with the daily duties involved in operating the performance environment. This role supports video capture, editing, and analysis across training sessions and Academy matches.

This internship offers valuable, hands-on experience with a professional sports organization for your future in sports performance analysis and digital media. Candidate hours are flexible to accommodate your school or work schedule. Some nights, weekends, and holidays will be required.

What You'll Do

Pre-Training

• Assist video analysis staff with setting up and preparing all recording equipment prior to each training session
• Ensure cameras, drones, and supporting technology are calibrated and ready for use

During Training

• Record necessary portions of Academy training sessions by operating a drone
• Monitor recording equipment throughout sessions to ensure complete and accurate footage capture

Post-Training

• Manage and maintain all video equipment after each session
• Download video clips and organize them in coordination with the Performance Analysis department, senior technical staff, and Academy coaching staff
• Edit specific clips and assist the video analysis team with coding and labeling trainings, matches, and other sessions
• Assist with opposition scouting video analysis

Games

• Manage the recording schedule for home games
• Help prepare pregame presentations for coaching staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Active college student; college credit required
• Hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about soccer
• Able to take initiative and maintain professionalism in a professional sports environment
• Deadline-driven with ability to work under pressure across multiple projects
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to your own vehicle
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays based on match schedule

Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Soccer background in playing, coaching, or analysis
• Pursuing a degree in a job-relevant field
• Knowledge of Major League Soccer, FC Dallas, and the youth soccer academy landscape

FC Dallas is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, pledges to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. This pledge applies to all employees and applicants for employment in connection with the material terms and conditions of employment, including without limitation: recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, treatment during employment, benefits, compensation, leave of absence, training, or terminations. Supervisors who control these actions are responsible for fair and equal application to all employees. It is FC Dallas's intention to comply with all federal and state equal opportunity laws and executive orders forbidding any type of discrimination against employees or applicants.

FC Dallas is committed to maintaining an atmosphere where all employees can perform their duties free from harassment and intimidation based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. Employees are encouraged to accept their share of responsibility for successfully carrying out this pledge.