Content Marketing Intern (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Content Marketing Intern (Gamedev): Supporting LiveOps and Product teams by researching digital trends and translating them into in-game events and narratives for Merge Dragons! with an accent on cultural analysis and creative ideation. Focus on monitoring emerging social media trends, collaborating with designers, and optimizing live event cycles.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK). Candidates must be undergraduate students studying a sandwich degree that supports a placement year.

Company

hirify.global is a mobile game studio known for titles like 1010! and Merge Dragons!, operating as part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family.

What you will do

• Identify and monitor emerging trends in digital culture, mobile gaming, and social media.
• Translate trend research into pitches and briefs for new in-game events and themed content.
• Collaborate with the LiveOps team to plan and refine seasonal content calendars.
• Conduct content audits to ensure thematic variety and freshness in live event cycles.
• Contribute creative ideas for engaging content drops during brainstorming sessions.
• Analyze competitors to evaluate how they leverage trends and events.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a sandwich degree that supports a 12-month placement year.
• Studying Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep curiosity about pop culture, digital media, and social trends.
• Passion for mobile games and familiarity with Merge Dragons! or similar titles.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid internship with a competitive salary.
• Experience with AI-driven art workflows and live global game production.
• Private medical and dental care, healthcare cash plan, and life insurance.
• Favorable pension scheme and high-end hardware provided.
• Onsite chef serving breakfast and lunch.
• Work environment based on small self-managing teams with high autonomy.