Social Media Manager Intern - Summer 2027

Riot Games' social channels span across numerous platforms and services to support players all across the globe. They're the primary method of communication with our highly-engaged players, supporting product releases, updates, community feedback and, obviously, memes.

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 our 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 our social media presence is globally aligned, locally relevant, and responsive to player conversations. Overall, you’ll 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.

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT

Our Perks:

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. 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 Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $35.00