EA SPORTS FC Communications & Social Impact Intern

the hive; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is offering a 12-month paid internship in Guildford, with a hybrid work model (3 days onsite). The role supports Communications, Social Impact initiatives, and Team Operations within the Marketing group, involving press materials, media coordination, and community outreach.

The ideal candidate is an undergraduate in Marketing, English, or related fields, passionate about football or gaming, and ready to contribute to grassroots football initiatives and media efforts.

Qualifications

• You are currently studying in your penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a planned placement year.
• 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.
• You are studying Marketing, Business Management, English, Sports Management, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• You are passionate about football and/or gaming.
• You are interested in grassroots football and using sport as a community tool.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You have experience using Outlook, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Slack.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting press materials 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.
• Support operational logistics for community pitch refurbishments and youth clinics.
• Draft briefing books for attending executives, athlete ambassadors, and media.
• Support meeting scheduling, agenda drafting and note-sharing.
• Maintain and update team trackers.

Skills

Marketing

Business Management

English

Sports Management

Communications

Journalism

Written Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree with placement year

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.

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.