Social Media Manager Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
As a Global Social Media Intern, you’ll work with Riot Games’ social media and community teams to help execute social media strategies that connect players with Riot’s games, brands, and communities around the world. You’ll support the day-to-day operations of Riot’s global social media ecosystem, including coordinating content and campaigns, maintaining channel tools and processes, and helping teams deliver timely, engaging, and player-focused communications. You’ll collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure Riot’s social media presence is globally aligned, locally relevant, and responsive to player conversations. The role helps Riot build and maintain meaningful connections with players through social media and strengthen communities surrounding all of Riot’s IP. This is a paid, 12-week internship requiring full-time hours. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program; visa sponsorship is not available. The position is remote-only, with an hourly rate of USD $35.00.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college, university, or non-degree program.
- Graduating in the 2027 or 2028 calendar year.
- Available to work full-time hours for the 12-week internship duration.
- Experience or education in community management, influencer relations, marketing communications, or a related field.
- Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with online gaming and/or digital content creation.
- Familiarity with marketing communications planning and campaign integration.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
Responsibilities
- Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social, and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support global goals.
- Assist with creating and executing communication strategies for players, including through social platforms.
- Help maintain social media operations and administrative functions, including channel and software-tool access, new-staff onboarding, and best-practices documentation.
- Help build connections with existing and potential new players through organic and paid strategies.
- Support global and regional social teams with project organization; handle international and cross-functional requests; and oversee intake processes and policies.
- Monitor and escalate social media discussions and platform issues.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Participation in Riot’s 401(k) plan.
- In-game perks.
- Ability to participate in the Play Fund.
- Intern-focused events to connect with fellow interns and Rioters.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
