Strategic Business Development Intern

1 Day ago • Upto 1 Years • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

The Strategic Business Development Intern at Tencent's Lightspeed Studios will play a key role in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities within the gaming, animation, and entertainment sectors. Responsibilities include market scanning, partnership development support, data analysis, and assisting in the formulation of strategic plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the gaming industry, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team. This internship offers the chance to contribute to game-changing strategies and work alongside experienced professionals from top-tier firms.
Must have:
  • Market scanning & analysis
  • Partnership development support
  • Data interpretation & trend identification
  • Business opportunity identification
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
  • Proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint
Good to have:
  • Prior internship in video game, consulting, investment, or hi-tech
  • Knowledge of statistics & analysis packages

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

What the Role Entails

1. Scan and monitor global markets including gaming, animation and entertainment sectors, identify emerging industry/technology trends.
2. Provide support documentation for partnership development, reporting and analysis.
3. Study and evaluate potential partners, and providing support to Tencent management for business decision and management.
4. Identify new business opportunities and incubate new businesses.
5. Work in a team with high-calibre professional previously from top-tier consultancy firms and hi-tech corporates.
6. Assist in the formulation of game changing strategy and inspire out-of-the-box thinking to senior leaders.

Who We Look For

1. Students whom are currently enrolled in Bachelor/Master Program.
2. Prior internship experience in video game, strategy consulting, investment and hi-tech/ internet industry
3. Demonstrate strategic visions, business insights and in-depth knowledge of the gaming/media/entertainment industry, and other related sectors (preferably a gamer!).
4. Ability in interpretation of data and identify emerging market trends and business opportunities.
5. Must be a self-starter, comfortable with uncertainty, and ability to drive to answers through disciplined work, while also collaborating with cross-functional teams.
6. Effective team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills。
7. Proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint; preferably having working knowledge of statistics and analysis packages.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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