EA SPORTS FC Communications & Social Impact Intern

Electronic Arts Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Guildford is offering a 12-month paid internship in our Marketing team. You will support communications planning, social impact initiatives, and team operations, gaining hands-on experience across PR, community engagement, and brand storytelling for The World’s Game.

Candidates must be penultimate year undergraduates in Marketing, Business, English, or related fields, eligible to work in the UK, with hybrid onsite work and a July 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year undergraduate student with a planned placement year and full-time availability in July 2027.
• Eligible to work in Guildford, UK without visa or relocation.
• Studying Marketing, Business Management, English, Sports Management, Communications, Journalism or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting press materials, such as press release briefs and media pitches.
• Coordinate communications with regional PR agency network and monitor media coverage.
• Support in social impact initiatives and team operations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interest in football and gaming

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing, Business Management, English, Sports Management, Communications, Journalism or related field

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Contract: 12 month paid internship

Start Date : July 2027

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite minimum)

The Challenge Ahead

The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Marketing team plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community around our brands. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We’re a multi-functional group with world-class expertise in building fandoms, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader sports and entertainment ecosystem.

You will support EA SPORTS FC’s global communications and social impact team, who are responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the reputation of the FC franchise while driving meaningful, purpose-led engagement with fans, partners, and communities worldwide. The work will be split across the communications planning and activation for our annual product cycle for FC Premium and FC Mobile, as well as supporting our FC FUTURES initiative - our long-term community football programme dedicated to growing the game and inspiring the next generation of football talent. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in PR, social impact and brand storytelling for The World’s Game, sitting right at the intersection of sports, culture and entertainment.

Responsibilities:

Communications:

• Support in drafting press materials, such as press release briefs and media pitches.
• Coordinate communications with our regional PR agency network.
• Monitor and track global media coverage for internal reports.
• Review and respond to inbound media requests.
• Upload assets to our press site.

Social Impact (FC FUTURES):

• Support operational logistics for community pitch refurbishments and youth clinics.
• Draft briefing books for attending executives, athlete ambassadors, and media.

Team Operations & Admin:

• Support meeting scheduling, agenda drafting and note-sharing.
• Maintain and update team trackers.

Eligibility:

• You are currently studying in your penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a planned placement year (not a Masters or Graduate student).
• You are available to commence a full-time, 12-month placement in July 2027.
• You are eligible to work in Guildford, UK without additional visa or relocation support.

Skills:

• Studying towards a degree in Marketing, Business Management, English, Sports Management, Communications, Journalism or a similar related field.
• Passionate about football and/or gaming.
• Interest in grassroots football and using sport as a tool for community impact.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Outlook/Microsoft Office/Google Workspace/Slack.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.