Social Media Marketing Intern — Gaming Studio Launch Prep

ETC Interactive Ltd.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

etc. interactive, a well-funded, independent game studio in New York City, is preparing Special Authority for launch. We are a tight-knit team building a 72-player extraction-style shooter in Unreal Engine, launching early 2027.

We seek a Social Media Marketing Intern to shape our voice, platform strategy, and content, working directly with the founders. You’ll decide where to post, capture clips, edit videos for TikTok and Shorts, grow our audience before launch, and help moderate Discord

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional game development experience as a programmer, with at least one shipped title (preferably in the shooter or multiplayer space)
• Expert-level knowledge of C++ and extensive Unreal Engine experience
• Deep understanding of multiplayer networking, prediction, and replication in Unreal Engine
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and dedicated game server deployment
• Ability to architect complex game systems (inventory, ballistics, AI, state machines)
• Self-motivated with leadership and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teammates

Responsibilities

• Represent etc. interactive and Special Authority across gaming communities day to day, posting, replying, and joining conversations from both the studio and game accounts
• Capture and edit clips of the game and our development process into short videos for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X, and Instagram
• Work directly with the founders to develop post ideas, translating what we are building into content worth following
• Shape our community engagement strategy: which platforms deserve effort, what cadence works, and what our voice should be
• Grow our following ahead of launch, and tell us plainly what is working and what is not
• Help establish and moderate community spaces such as Discord as our audience grows

Skills

C++

Networking (multiplayer)

State machines

Leadership communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

AWS

Job description

ETC Interactive is an independent game studio based in New York City. We are a tight-knit team of passionate gamers building REPRISAL, a 72-player extraction-style first-person shooter built from the ground up in Unreal Engine, launching in 2027. We are looking for a Social Media Marketing Intern to help us build an audience for the game between now and launch. This is an early role. You will help decide which platforms are worth our time, what our voice sounds like, and what we post. You will work directly with the founders, turning what happens inside the studio into things people want to watch.

Responsibilities

· Represent etc. interactive and Special Authority across gaming communities day to day, posting, replying, and joining conversations from both the studio and game accounts

· Capture and edit clips of the game and our development process into short videos for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, X, and Instagram

· Work directly with the founders to develop post ideas, translating what we are building into content worth following

· Shape our community engagement strategy: which platforms deserve effort, what cadence works, and what our voice should be

· Grow our following ahead of launch, and tell us plainly what is working and what is not

· Help establish and moderate community spaces such as Discord as our audience grows

Qualifications

· Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, media, or a related field, or an equivalent track record running social accounts

· Experience growing a social account or online community, personal and hobby projects absolutely included

· Fluent in the culture and conventions of gaming communities, particularly FPS, extraction shooter, or competitive multiplayer spaces

· Comfortable editing short-form video in CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or similar

· A strong written voice and an instinct for what plays differently on each platform

· Self-directed. We do not have a marketing team for you to slot into, so you will need to bring your own structure and propose the plan rather than wait for one

Location

This role can be performed remotely or in person from our New York City studio, whichever suits you. Some overlap with Eastern Time working hours is expected.

Term

10 to 12 weeks, with flexibility around your academic calendar. We are happy to work with your school if you are pursuing academic credit. If there’s a great fit, we’re happy to extend the full school year!

Compensation

The expected pay range for this position is $17 to $22 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be determined in good faith based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, school-set academic credit requirements, and skills.

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