Community Manager Intern - Summer 2027

Riot Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Riot internships are paid

401(k) plan participation

In-game perks and Play Fund

Job summary

Riot Games is seeking a Community Management Intern in the United States. You will collaborate with Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to execute player-first campaigns and help connect players with Riot’s IP across social platforms.

The role emphasizes worldwide alignment while staying locally relevant, with opportunities to work on campaigns and influencer relations that inform and delight players.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college, university or non-degree program.
• Graduating in the 2027 or 2028 calendar year.
• Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration.
• Experience or education in community management, influencer relations, marketing communications or related field.
• Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP.

Responsibilities

• Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support goals at the global level
• Assist with the creation and execution of the communication strategy for players, including through social platforms and with our community of content creators
• Work with the global Publishing team to escalate player needs and provide visibility into specific behaviors and trends
• Help deliver player-facing opportunities and experiences that connect the community with key beats and events
• Coordinate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaign delivery
• Track, analyze, and report on community, influencer, and social campaign impact to optimize future efforts

Skills

Community management

Influencer relations

Marketing communications

Social media

Gaming familiarity

Education

College/university student

Job description

At Riot Games, Community Managers are responsible for providing game teams with strategic, upstream visibility into player needs and creative opportunities to exceed player expectations. For our Community, they are charged with ensuring players understand the current and future state of games. We strive to consistently and proactively manage player expectations and ensure we surprise and delight players at every opportunity.

As a Community Management Intern, you’ll work with Riot Games’ community teams to help execute programs and initiatives that deepen community engagement, build strong influencer relationships, and deliver impactful marketing communications that inspire, delight, and inform players across all of Riot’s games. You’ll help ensure our communications are both globally aligned and locally relevant to players across social media and partner with creators and influencers to bring campaigns to life. Overall, you will be part of the core team that connects our players, our brand, and our product teams to grow an engaged player community deeply connected to all of Riot’s IP.

Responsibilities

• Work across Brand, Creative, Editorial, Influencer, Social and PR teams to champion player-first ideas and help build campaigns and strategies that support goals at the global level
• Assist with the creation and execution of the communication strategy for players, including through social platforms and with our community of content creators
• Work with the global Publishing team to escalat[e] player needs and provide visibility into specific behaviors and trends
• Help deliver player-facing opportunities and experiences that connect the community with key beats and events.
• Coordinate with global and regional partners to ensure consistent messaging and impactful campaign delivery.
• Track, analyze, and report on community, influencer, and social campaign impact to optimize future efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college, university or non-degree program
• Graduating in the 2027 or 2028 calendar year
• Available to work full-time hours for the 12 week internship duration
• Experience or education in community management, influencer relations, marketing communications or related field
• Familiarity with League of Legends, VALORANT, or Riot’s IP

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with online gaming and/or digital content creation
• Familiarity with marketing communications planning and campaign integration
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the program.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We do not sponsor visas for this position or internship conversions.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will certainly be looking at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!

Applications close Monday, January 4th, 2027 at 11:59pm PT

Our Perks

• Riot Internships are paid, and interns can also participate in our 401(k) plan.
• You can expect in-game perks, and the ability to participate in our Play Fund, so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games.
• The University Programs team also invites you to intern focused events so you can connect with your fellow interns and Rioters to make the most out of your experience.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in Gaming.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Duties

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

(Remote Only) The hourly rate for this internship is USD $33.94