2026 Internship, Fall - Academy Scout
Red Bull
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Company Description
The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
Purpose of this Internship
The Academy Scouting & Video Analysis Intern will gain hands-on experience within a professional youth academy by supporting the player identification and recruitment process through video analysis. Working alongside the Academy Scouting department, the intern will learn how video evaluation, player profiling, and scouting operations contribute to identifying elite youth talent while developing practical skills used throughout professional soccer.
This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).
Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Learn the fundamentals of professional academy scouting, talent identification, and player evaluation.
Develop technical skills in video analysis, including clipping, organizing, and presenting player footage using industry-standard software.
Understand how scouting reports, video analysis, and recruitment workflows support player identification and decision-making.
Gain experience organizing scouting databases, maintaining video libraries, and preparing materials for internal scouting discussions.
Improve analytical thinking, written communication, and attention to detail in a professional sporting environment.
Work collaboratively with Academy staff while gaining insight into the day-to-day operations of a Major League Soccer academy.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship.
Pursuing a degree in Sport Management, Sports Analytics, Performance Analysis, Coaching, Data Analytics, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Passionate about soccer, player development, scouting, and performance analysis.
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
Comfortable reviewing large amounts of match footage and identifying key player actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Experience with video analysis software (Hudl Sportscode, Hudl, Spiideo, Wyscout, or similar platforms) is preferred but not required.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a professional environment.
Additional Information
Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
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