Community Manager Intern

About the Role

As a Community Management Intern, you’ll work with Riot Games’ community teams to help execute programs and initiatives that deepen community engagement, build strong influencer relationships, and deliver impactful marketing communications that inspire, delight, and inform players across all of Riot’s games. You’ll help ensure our communications are both globally aligned and locally relevant to players across social media and partner with creators and influencers to bring campaigns to life. Overall, you will be part of the core team that connects our players, our brand, and our product teams to grow an engaged player community deeply connected to all of Riot’s IP.

Key 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 and with our community of content creators.
• Work with the global Publishing team to escalate player needs and provide visibility into specific behaviors and trends.
• Help deliver player-facing opportunities and experiences that connect the community with key beats and events.
• Coordinate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaign delivery.
• Track, analyze, and report on community, influencer, and social campaign impact to optimize future efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Additional Notes

• Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT.
• The hourly rate for this internship is USD $33.94.
• Riot Internships are paid and interns can participate in our 401(k) plan.
• Interns can expect in-game perks and the ability to participate in our Play Fund.
• The University Programs team invites interns to intern-focused events.

Core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories, including: safeguarding confidential data, communication with others (including minors), accessing company assets/systems, and ensuring a safe interactive environment.