Emma Trimble Tells Athletes’ Stories—from USA Lacrosse and the Baltimore Orioles to the FIFA World Cup
A Business Communication major and Film and Moving Image minor, Emma has been steadily building her sports media career since graduating from Stevenson. When an opportunity arose to work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, Emma Trimble ’24 didn’t hesitate.
“I said yes immediately,” Emma said. “Playing soccer and being a soccer fan myself, I couldn’t pass it up.”
Although the role lasted only two months, Emma eagerly took on the opportunity while continuing to work full-time as a Social Media Specialist at Victus Sports, a baseball bat manufacturer in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
As a FIFA World Cup Digital Creator, Emma spent her days only feet away from the pitch using the video, photo, and social media skills she learned at Stevenson to document and communicate the action and drama of the World Cup.
“It’s a varied and interactive role,” Emma said. “I filmed the players as they walk to the field; I filmed the game from right next to the goal; and I filmed interviews and created TikToks after the match. It’s surreal that I worked for a couple of months surrounded by all these professional athletes.”
The World Cup is one of the biggest moments of Emma’s young career, but the path to that opportunity began years earlier at Stevenson University.
From Athlete to Storyteller
When Emma arrived at Stevenson, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study, but she knew she wanted to play soccer. After playing defense on Stevenson’s Women’s Soccer Team and earning a spot on the 2021 Middle Atlantic Conferences (MAC) Academic Honor Roll, she joined the Stevenson Athletics’ broadcasting team as a student assistant. That opportunity changed everything for Emma.
“I started out taking photos and videos for athletics,” Emma said. “I discovered I loved telling athletes’ stories and figuring out the best ways to share them. Getting to go behind the scenes and see how people connected with those stories on social media really made me want to get more involved.”
That combination of sports and storytelling opened Emma’s eyes to the possibility of working in sports media, and she decided to major in Business Communication and minor in Film and Moving Image. Both programs helped her build the skills she would later use professionally while gaining the experience to launch her career.
Embracing Opportunities at Stevenson
Emma immersed herself in opportunities across campus, gaining experience in marketing, journalism, photography, filmmaking, and client communication. She became Stevenson Athletics’ first social media intern and helped grow the department’s online presence. Then, to get more hands-on experience in marketing, advertising, and public relations, Emma joined the Communication Hub club and participated in The Mill Agency—Stevenson’s student-led marketing and design agency.
“The Mill Agency was a great learning experience,” Emma said. “Being able to work on my professional communication, public speaking, and presentation skills all while working with real clients to help solve their problems was really valuable.”
Emma also looked for opportunities to strengthen her visual storytelling skills. By serving as photography editor for The Villager—Stevenson’s student newspaper—and by assisting classmates on film sets, she continued building the creative abilities she now relies on every day.
“I learned so much at Stevenson that I still use every day: from filming and photography to graphic design, Photoshop, and creating engaging social media content.”
As Emma’s skills grew, so did the opportunities available to her. During her junior year, Emma completed social media internships with USA Lacrosse and Navy Athletics. And in her senior year, she completed an internship with the Baltimore Orioles.
“My professors and the athletics staff had great connections that helped me find internships and other opportunities,” Emma said.
Together, these experiences helped Emma graduate with a diverse portfolio and the confidence to pursue opportunities in the competitive world of sports media.
Emma’s Advice: “Step Outside Your Comfort Zone”
Stevenson laid the foundation for Emma’s career. She built strong connections with classmates and faculty, while gaining the knowledge and experience to turn her passion into her profession. Through her multiple internships, she strengthened her skills, expanded her network, and explored new career opportunities.
Looking back at her time at Stevenson, Emma’s advice to new students is simple: Step outside your comfort zone, embrace new opportunities, and trust yourself to grow along the way.
“The community at Stevenson is really wonderful,” Emma said. “Make sure you not only show up, but get to know your professors, your classmates, and even the staff. Everyone genuinely wants to help you and you never know who might open the door to a new opportunity for you.”
