Social Media Manager Intern - Summer 2027

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradInternship

Posted 7 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate player-focused communications across global teams, shaping campaigns and social strategies with a focus on community engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own the execution of player communication strategies across social platforms
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to support global goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support goals at the global level
  • Assist with the creation and execution of the communication strategy for players, including through social platforms
  • Assist in maintaining social media operations and admin functions, including access to channels and software tools, new staff onboarding, and best practices documentation
  • Help build a connection with existing players and potential new players, both with organic and paid strategies
  • Support with global and regional social teams with project organization, field international and cross-functional requests, oversee management of intake processes and policies.
  • Monitor and escalate social media discussions and platform issues

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 related field
  • Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP

Preferred

  • Experience with online gaming and/or digital content creation
  • Familiarity with marketing communications planning and campaign integration
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments

Benefits

  • The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.
  • Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan. You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games.

Riot Games

4.2 Glassdoor

Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights.Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.”Riot Games recruiters will never ask for money or request sensitive information, and they'll always reach out from an @riotgames.com email address. You can learn more about Riot’s interview process here: https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us/interviewing-at-riot/interview-process

Founded in 2006
Los Angeles, California, USA
7.8K employees (2,633 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Salaries

Social Media median pay in the United States

$78K/yr

Most pay falls between $65K and $100K. Based on 4,430 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$21M
Last Raise
$6M
Series Unknown, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2018
    Venture Round • $6M
  • Nov 2016
    Convertible Note
  • Sep 2009
    Series B • $8M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
36.4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
76.4%
Direct
19.3%
Referral
2.3%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~7.8K

Social Media Manager Intern - Summer 2027

Riot Games · Los Angeles, CA · Remote