Mason COMM Intern of the Week

The Mason COMM Intern of the Week is Marvin Velasquez Vasquez

Mason COMM Intern of the Week

Marvin Velasquez Vasquez is a senior communication major with a concentration in journalism and a minor in sports management. He interns for the D.C. United, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club. They are a professional soccer team that has won the MLS 4 times and formerly tied for the most titles in the competition’s history until this past season. He interns for the Senior Communications Director, Sam Legg, and works with the team  management staff that assists with all things related to the club office. This is Marvin’s second internship working with D.C. United and their sports management team. Some of his tasks include:

     manage statistical analysis data for the club,

     organize reporter and journalist documents,

     facilitate press conference set up for the team,

     assist with player and team operations on game days

Marvin has a more involved role than his first internship. His various tasks and responsibilities provide excellent experience for his career path.  He now understands more about this sports industry by working with one of the biggest professional sporting organization in the MLS.