Social Media Manager Intern

About the Role

Riot Games' social channels are the primary method of communication with highly-engaged players, supporting product releases, updates, community feedback, and memes. As a Global Social Media Intern, you will work with Riot Games' social media and community teams to help execute social media strategies that connect players with our games, brands, and communities around the world. You will 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 will collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to ensure our social media presence is globally aligned, locally relevant, and responsive to player conversations. Overall, you will play an important role in helping Riot build and maintain meaningful connections with players through social media, strengthening the communities surrounding 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.
• 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 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 & 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.
• 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.

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.

Perks

• Paid internship.
• Participation in the 401(k) plan.
• In-game perks.
• Ability to participate in the Play Fund.
• Intern-focused events.