Social Media Intern

Who we are:

Tribe Gaming is the leading mobile gaming content collective, founded in 2017 by content creator Patrick “Chief Pat” Carney to drive the growth of mobile gaming media, entertainment, and esports. Exclusively representing the biggest names in mobile content and the most talented players in mobile esports, Tribe’s powerhouse of creators has garnered 20+ million subscribers and 100+ million monthly views on YouTube alone, and Tribe’s esports teams have competed in four major mobile titles – having won multiple world championships.

In 2021, Tribe Gaming raised funding from Spurs Sports & Entertainment and announced multiple first-of-their-kind partnerships within mobile gaming. Tribe Gaming is based in Austin, Texas with contractors located around the world.

About this role:

Tribe Gaming is seeking a Social Media Intern to join the team! The Social Media Intern will be responsible for assisting in the creation and managing of content across all social media platforms, including Twitter/X, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. In addition, this role will have an opportunity to actively participate and contribute to the social creative process, while also learning about Tribe Gaming’s unique approach to social media.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist in creating engaging content for Tribe Gaming across multiple social platforms - including content for our Partners: Samsung & AT&T.
• Support the operations of Tribe Gaming’s white label series which includes providing live coverage from clipping highlights/top plays to directly posting on the white label account.
• Participate in Social Media creative ideation, providing input and ideas for major activations, campaigns and partnerships deliverables, and identifying trends and opportunities for Tribe to join the conversation.
• Support the Social Media Manager in the development and execution of the overall Social Media Strategy Tribe Gaming and white label accounts.
• Assist and support the social operations for Tribe Socials including supporting the asset creation process in partnership with the creative and content teams to develop on-brand social media content, posting social content across the platforms, and providing social coverage for various esports events as needed.
• Continuously research and stay up to date with the latest social platform updates, trends, and capabilities in order to define and adjust content strategy to platform/algorithm best practices.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Prior experience or exposure to Social Media and content creation; experience with platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and X preferred
  • Knowledgeable of current trends and best practices for each platform
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative and creative ideation skills
• Ability to work on nights and/or weekends from time-to-time as needed
• Interest in the Gaming and/or Influencer space
• Local to Austin, TX with the ability to be in office a few days a week as needed

What we offer:

• The exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry giants like Supercell, Activision, and Blizzard, work on the most innovative and engaging social campaigns in mobile gaming, all while gaining invaluable work experience.
• The opportunity to grow into a pivotal social media role with the ability to help shape and take our social content in new directions
• An ambitious company focused on growth and continual improvement
• A fast-paced, fun team of passionate people
• Excellent reputation within the industry
• Competitive market pay

Tribe Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred, and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

We are deeply rooted in the gaming universe and would love to welcome you on our mission to push the boundaries of gaming & content together.