Brand Intern (Social / Community) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Brand Intern (Social / Community) (Gamedev): Participating in game marketing and community engagement, including social media planning, content creation, campaign support, and community interaction with an accent on using industry-standard tools and software. Focus on willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.

Location: Hybrid - San Carlos, CA. Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding. The work arrangement for the remainder of the program (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be confirmed prior to the start date and will vary based on assigned team and project needs.

Salary: $21-25 per hour, plus a stipend to help with expenses during the duration of the program.

Company

hirify.global is constantly seeking the best gaming talent worldwide to add to our 30-plus year legacy of game development creating new and iconic franchises.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as social media management platforms, analytics tools, content scheduling software, and digital design tools.
• Participate in various game development aspects of game marketing and community engagement, including social media planning, content creation, campaign support, and community interaction.
• Support mid, senior, and lead marketing and community team members with social content creation, scheduling posts, organizing assets, monitoring community feedback, and helping prepare reports or presentations.
• Enhance your understanding of how marketing and community efforts support game development, launches, and ongoing player engagement.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (Seniors could have graduated in Fall/Winter 2025 or will be graduating in Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Art, Game Art, Game Development, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs / week) for the duration of the program (June 1st –August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1- 2 weeks for onboarding.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application that includes a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational Marketing focused on social media and/or community skills, including one or more of the following:
  • Social media posts or campaigns (personal, academic, or professional).
  • Community management experience (Discord, Reddit, forums, or social platforms).
  • Content creation such as copywriting, graphics, short videos, or engagement strategies.
• Exposure to industry-standard marketing and communication tools, platforms, or analytics dashboards.
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.
• Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and turn feedback into action.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities.
• Company paid holidays, plus additional paid days in December when the studio is closed for holiday break.
• The ability to accrue additional paid time-off.