BD and Strategic Analysis Intern

Tencent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Company-sponsored medical plan

Job summary

Tencent Games is seeking a Business Development intern in the US to scan and monitor global game/IP markets, research content trends, and support strategic analyses that guide investment decisions. The role emphasizes initiative, data-driven insights, and collaboration with the Tencent management team.

Location options include Los Angeles, Palo Alto, New York, and Bellevue; base pay ranges from $25 to $43 per hour, with eligible sick leave and holidays and company medical plan participation for

Qualifications

• University undergraduate or MBA student, ideally from business administration, management or finance related major
• Strong business and data analysis skills; prior consulting or strategy project experience (e.g., internship with consulting companies, well‑known game companies/Internet company strategy departments, investment banks, PE/VC) preferred
• Excellent material writing ability and execution
• Ability to take initiatives and drive to insights, owning workstreams end to end
• Avid gamer and genuine passion for games, curiosity about the broader entertainment industry and willing to share your perspective
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork spirit, resilience
• Proficient with AI tools and familiar with AI workflow automation

Responsibilities

• Scan and monitor global game/IP market with members of the Business Development team
• Research and analyze content and consumer industries (games, entertainment, films, drama, etc.) investment trends, with a particular focus on IP
• Provide support documentation for strategic analysis, investment review, and case studies
• Study and evaluate potential partners, game studios and IP holders, and provide support to Tencent management for business decisions

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Avid gamer

Education

Undergraduate/MBA student

Tools

AI tools

Job description

What the Role Entails

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China. Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross‑platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends are some of our most popular titles worldwide. We actively promote the development of esports, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high‑quality digital life experiences for players.

Job Responsibilities

• Scan and monitor global game/IP market with members of the Business Development team
• Research and analyze content and consumer industries (games, entertainment, films, drama, etc.) investment trends, with a particular focus on IP
• Provide support documentation for strategic analysis, investment review, and case studies
• Study and evaluate potential partners, game studios and IP holders, and provide support to Tencent management for business decisions

Who We Look For

• University undergraduate or MBA student, ideally from business administration, management or finance related major
• Strong business and data analysis skills; prior consulting or strategy project experience (e.g., internship with consulting companies, well‑known game companies/Internet company strategy departments, investment banks, PE/VC) preferred
• Excellent material writing ability and execution
• Ability to take initiatives and drive to insights, owning workstreams end to end
• Avid gamer and genuine passion for games, curiosity about the broader entertainment industry and willing to share your perspective
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork spirit, resilience
• Proficient with AI tools and familiar with AI workflow automation

Location and Compensation

Location: US-California-Los Angeles, US-California-Palo Alto, US-New York State-New York, US-Washington-Bellevue. Expected base pay range: $24.81 to $42.70 per hour. This position will be eligible for 1 hour paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full‑time interns are also eligible to enroll in the company‑sponsored medical plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.