BD and Strategic Analysis Intern

Tencent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,178 - 58,823; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Games is seeking a university undergraduate or MBA student for a business development internship in Los Angeles. You will scan and analyze the global game/IP market, focusing on investment trends and IP opportunities.

You will help build strategic analyses, case studies, and partner evaluations to inform management decisions. The role emphasizes strong writing, data analysis, and initiative, with exposure to elite game studios and entertainment partnerships.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or MBA with strong analytic and business context.
• Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize market/industry data.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate insights clearly.
• Self-driven, capable of managing workstreams end to end.

Responsibilities

• Scan and monitor global game/IP market with Business Development team.
• Research and analyze content and consumer industries (games, entertainment, etc.) focusing on IP.
• Provide support documentation for strategic analysis, investment review, and case studies.
• Study and evaluate potential partners, game studios and IP holders to aid Tencent management decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analysis

Research

Written communication

Team collaboration

AI tools & automation

Education

Undergraduate student

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.