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Summer Marketing & Strategy Interns 2024

King
united kingdom
1 year ago
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Data, Analytics & Strategy

Job Description:

We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Marketing and Strategy interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom this summer!

With titles like Candy Crush, Bubble Witch and Farm Heroes, our interns support a multitude of teams across King. As an intern at King, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain hands- on experience with teams that are vital to King’s success. You can join our Performance Marketing team where we’re constantly finding new ways to promote our amazing games. Or you can join our Technology Strategy team working behind the scenes with our game- making engines, systems and platforms instead. As an intern in either team, you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued and nurtured as your capacity to get things done! 

Performance Marketing Interns 

We are looking for analytical individuals to join our Performance Marketing team, where you will work to drive and maximise King's paid digital investment. You will be part of a community of 100+ business intelligence, analytics, and data science experts, and work closely with various teams across the company to develop your own skills and capabilities. As a Performance Marketing Intern, you’ll be at the heart of gaining insight into the global marketing function of the game industry. The successful candidate will be analytically minded and have the ability to analyse data and make recommendations as well as exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit and eager to grow their career in a fast- paced environment.

Game Strategy Intern(London) 

Join our dynamic in- house creative team Marketing Studio as a Video Creative Intern! Immerse yourself in the world of creative storytelling and visual communication while working alongside a talented group of professionals. As part of our innovative design team, you'll have the opportunity to bring ideas to life through motion graphics, enhancing our brand presence and captivating audiences. Collaborate with a skilled community of artists and creatives, expand your skill set, and gain hands- on experience in a supportive and creative environment. We are seeking candidates with a basic knowledge of Art Theory (composition & motion graphics) as well as a portfolio with 2D animation/motion graphics with skills in Adobe packages and storytelling/editing. 

If you're passionate about animation, design, and pushing creative boundaries, we want you to be at the forefront of our motion graphics endeavours. Unleash your creativity and set the stage for a vibrant career in the exciting realm of visual storytelling!

Analytics Intern(London)

Dive into the heart of gaming and digital marketing as an analytic intern in our Performance Marketing Analytics Team. You'll collaborate with a diverse and inclusive team of data scientists, engineers, and business analytics experts. Together, you'll tackle impactful projects, using extensive player data and knowledge about digital marketing channels to make a tangible impact on our games. Plus, you'll stay abreast of the latest growth and game analytics research. We're seeking individuals with an analytical mindset, eager to delve into complex topics. Come and join us to be at the forefront of gaming analytics, where learning, fun, and real- world impact collide!

Technology Strategy & Operations Interns

Project Manager Intern(Barcelona)

The Project Manager Intern collaborates closely with the Program Management Office (PMO) team and the broader Technology Strategy & Operations team at King Shared Technology. Engaging with stakeholders, coordinating projects, tracking progress, and status reporting are key responsibilities. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity to closely collaborate with Tech Leadership on diverse projects—from implementing new systems and practices to supporting expansive cross- functional tech programs. We seek candidates with a strong process orientation, an analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills. If you're a motivated student or graduate in Business, Management, Project Management, or a Technology- related field, we want to hear from you!

Skills to create thrills

Active interest in the social/mobile games market from a commercial perspective 

Ability to work in self- directed, fast- paced, result- oriented environment & to meet deadlines 

Excellent communication skills to work with team members

Tasty bonus skills

Drive to be constantly challenging the norm and recommending new opportunities to increase performance 

Pro- active attitude, eager to learn and a hands- on mentality 

Excellent problem solving skills 

The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under- represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Want to join our Kingdom?

Apply now! Positions are available in Barcelona & London unless specified in the title, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 12 weeks, starting in June 2024 and ending in September 2024. Early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 

The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to < General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest

About King

King is the game developer behind the world- famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch and Pet Rescue. Candy Crush is the top- grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last two years, and King’s games are being played by 245 million monthly active users as of Q3 2021. King, which is part of the Activision Blizzard group since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in San Francisco, New York, and Malta.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply cannot expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes.

Making the World Playful

Making the World Playful is what inspires us to create new experiences and raise the bar. It’s what makes King a place where we can all dream bigger, continue to add innovation to our games, broadening the portfolio and exploring new territories in mid- core and casual. We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through our curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other and love for our players - and we’re not afraid to have fun along the way. In fact, together with our parent company Activision Blizzard and experts around the world, we believe having fun is good for you. There has never been a better time to join us. We're dreaming bigger and see a world of possibilities ahead. If you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful!

Applications need to be in English.
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