Marketing Intern

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States.  Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms.  Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!  

MARKETING INTERN

Schell Games is looking for a Marketing Intern to join an energetic, fast-paced marketing department. The Marketing Intern will support the department’s initiatives as it promotes its services and games to B-to-B and B-to-C audiences. 

The candidate will be friendly, curious, and adaptive, and enjoy working in a team-driven environment. This person will have the ability to execute goal-driven marketing campaigns, and create short-form video and graphic design content to increase engagement on Schell Games’ social platforms. 

This position will report to the Associate Marketing Manager.

EXPECTATIONS OF INTERN-LEVEL ROLES AT SCHELL GAMES:

• You are building your skills within your discipline and can be relied upon for your team. You are focused on growth and seek out experts in your craft from within the studio. 
• You build relationships with colleagues through openness and trust. You can be relied on in your project role. You seek feedback on how you can improve. 
• You are a capable and responsible team member who fulfills your project responsibilities with appropriate guidance and mentoring. You take advantage of opportunities to learn game development best practices from your colleagues and industry experts. 
• You recognize leaders within the studio and have identified traits you wish to emulate.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Creation and production of short-form video and graphics for the purposes of brand awareness and marketing
• Complete production work including filming and assembling of raw footage, research and assist in script-writing, video cutting and editing, music selection, delivery of rough and final products
• Consult with the project teams and marketing department to identify the needs for projects and best suggest solutions for communicating to the public
• Research and analyze current short-form video trends on platforms such as TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels to increase engagement and discoverability across Schell Games' social platforms
• Adhere to corporate and game brand guidelines, including the design of graphic elements, color grading, and brand voice, to ensure a high-quality and consistent viewing experience
• Collaborate with members of the Marketing team on projects involving press outreach, influencer relations, and promotional assets as needed.

DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be located in the Pittsburgh area for the role and expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with 3 extra WFH days per month
• Experience with video editing software is required, Adobe Premiere Pro is preferred
• Experience with graphic design programs, such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva, is required
• Graphic Design must be well-documented in a portfolio, motion graphics a plus
• Ability to take direction when required
• A showreel or portfolio that demonstrates an ability to make materials of varying styles is required to be considered for this role

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design or video production

DEI COMMITMENT:

Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect.  We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic.  This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “Diversity makes us strong” is more than just something we say.  We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self.  Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players.  We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture.  Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.

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