EA SPORTS FC Communications & Social Impact Intern

Electronic Arts; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Guildford, UK is offering a 12-month paid internship in Marketing, with a hybrid work model (3 days on site). Start date July 2027 and you will be in the penultimate year of study, eligible to work in Guildford without visa support.

You will assist Communications and Social Impact teams, draft press materials, coordinate with regional agencies, track media, and help with team logistics. This placement provides hands-on exposure to PR, community engagement, and brand

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree with a placement year in marketing or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for football and gaming.
• Experience with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft press materials and media pitches.
• Coordinate with regional PR agency network.
• Monitor and report global media coverage.
• Respond to inbound media requests.
• Upload assets to the press site.
• Support logistics for community pitch refurbishments and youth clinics.
• Draft briefing books for executives, athletes, and media.
• Assist with meeting scheduling and note-sharing.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Related degree (Marketing/Business/English/Sports/Communications/Journalism)

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Locations: Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Role ID

216514

Worker Type

Intern - Temporary Employee

Studio/Department

Global Publishing - Europe

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

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.

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.