Public Relations Intern

Tencent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent Games is seeking a university graduate or senior student for a PR/Global Communications internship in Los Angeles. You will support day-to-day operations, assist with press releases, media relations, and event planning, and coordinate with regional teams.

Preferred majors include communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing. Prior PR or gaming/tech exposure is a plus; strong project management and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• PR, article writing, and/or marketing experience; games/tech industry a plus.
• Bachelor's or graduate student in communications, PR, journalism, or marketing preferred.
• Strong project management and ability to handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Global Communication team with day-to-day operations, including compliance checks and coverage monitoring.
• Analyze, report, and coordinate PR activities such as press releases and media relations.
• Support events planning and manage cross-team project timelines and budgets.
• Research competitors and industry trends to identify story angles.
• Maintain relationships with regional colleagues and external agencies.

Skills

Project management

Deadline-driven

Strategic thinking

Active gamer

Cross-cultural adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Public relations / Communications degree

Job description

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 around the world. Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Global Communication team in managing day-to-day operations including
• Compliance checks
• Coverage monitoring
• Analysis & reporting
• Help coordinate PR activities, including press releases, media relations, and event planning
• Support the team in project management, ensuring that all PR projects are completed on time and within budget
• Research competitors, industry trends, games, and relevant news cycles to identify potential story angles and opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with regional colleagues & external agencies

Who We Look For:

• Graduates or senior students from university/graduate school will be given preference for majors related to communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• PR, article writing, and/or marketing experience. Experience in the games, entertainment, or tech industry is a plus
• Strong understanding of project management principles with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks and coordinate workflow with related team members and meet tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Strong passion for video games, preferably an active gamer
• An attitude that allows you to work comfortably in an environment where people from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds come together. Ability to adapt as required and have the confidence to make changes.

Location State(s)

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $24.81 to $42.70 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, 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.