About the role#
This is a hands-on, product marketing and communications co-op reporting to the Head of Communications. You will shape how Skillz introduces new games and features to players. Your goal is to ensure each launch tells a clear story across every touchpoint, including in-app messaging, app store listings, email, push notifications, social media, and the website. You will act as the connective tissue between Product, Marketing, CRM, User Acquisition, and Customer Support teams to maintain a consistent voice.
What you'll do#
- Support the messaging and copy workstream for feature and game launches from planning through post-launch review.
- Build launch packages across in-app messaging, app stores, user acquisition creative, lifecycle channels, social media, and websites.
- Maintain the launch coverage matrix and conduct readiness checks with internal teams to ensure all player-facing surfaces are prepared.
- Produce multiple testable copy variations for paid user acquisition campaigns and lifecycle communications.
- Create organic and paid social content, Skillz News stories, and player-facing copy for app store listings and onboarding.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Political Science, Marketing, or a closely related discipline.
- Expected graduation date of May 2027 or December 2027.
- Prior internship, campus agency, student media, or comparable copywriting experience.
- A portfolio of short-form copy, such as ad concepts, social campaigns, email, or spec work.
- Working familiarity with A/B testing, click-through rate, and creative fatigue.
Location & details#
- This is a six-month, full-time, in-person program based at the headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Strong performers may be considered for a full-time role in the New York, New York office following the program.
- Work modality is on-site for the duration of the co-op, with potential for a hybrid schedule upon full-time conversion.
About Skillz
Skillz operates a mobile games platform focused on social competition. Founded in 2012, the company provides infrastructure for developers to host esports tournaments. It is based in Las Vegas and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. The platform supports casual gaming tournaments for mobile users.
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