About the role#
The Communications Intern joins the Comms and Community team to help keep press, players, and developers informed about our games, tools, and technology. You will support the team in building reputations for our products while gaining experience in media relations and social media strategy.
What you'll do#
- Prepare plans for new product and feature launches for the Fortnite ecosystem, Rocket League, and developer platforms.
- Develop messaging for various audiences and help anticipate potential reactions to news.
- Research media contacts, organize outreach trackers, and contribute to social media planning.
- Track daily media coverage and monitor social media sentiment to provide analysis and insights.
- Shape team operations by optimizing information storage, Slack workflows, and project tracking.
- Report on media coverage, audience reception, and feedback.
What you'll need#
- Academic study or previous experience in communications, journalism, PR, social media, or writing.
- Interest in gaming, culture, technology, and developer platforms.
- Ability to write in a quick, succinct, and creative manner.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Analytical and data-driven research experience.
- Experience supporting projects, organizing materials and timelines, and driving deliverables.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to learn.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Cary, North Carolina.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The start date is flexible in 2027.
- Recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
About Epic Games
Epic Games operates as an interactive entertainment company and 3D engine technology provider. It manages the game Fortnite and develops Unreal Engine for use in film, architecture, automotive, and simulation sectors. The company maintains an ecosystem for developers through the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization employs over 11,000 people across more than 40 global offices.
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