Research Intern

About the Role

The Research Intern is a part-time, remote role responsible for conducting research to support tournament planning, player engagement, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze market and player data.
• Identify trends in esports titles and platforms.
• Provide insights that inform event formats, marketing campaigns, and partnership opportunities.
• Design questionnaires and surveys.
• Manage data collection.
• Prepare clear research reports.
• Deliver presentations to internal stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with spreadsheet and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, business intelligence or survey platforms) is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong Market Research skills, including experience with data collection, survey deployment, and competitive analysis.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret quantitative and qualitative data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Solid Questionnaire Design and research methodology skills to create unbiased, clear, and targeted instruments for player and market insights.
• Effective Communication and Presentations skills to summarize research results, create visual reports, and communicate insights to non-technical audiences.
• Experience or strong interest in esports, gaming communities, or digital entertainment is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Statistics, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Compensation

• Educational internship with proper certification of experience.
• Additional compensation based on performance.
• Potential to lead to a full-time role.