Esports Communication Assistant – Internship

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six to JustDance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you're passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown

Job Description

The Esports Communications Department is in charge of Social Media strategy and press and influencer relations for all of Ubisoft's Esports activities and its flagship title Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

As a member of the team, you will assist in the definition and implementation of communication strategies. You will be in constant contact with the Esports Team in order to develop coherent and impactful esports communication strategies on a global scale. In addition, you will assist in crafting and executing impactful and informative internal communication, aimed at promoting esports activities within Ubisoft.

You will be involved in all areas of communications expertise (press, influencers, social media, speaking engagements, internal communications, etc.), especially in the following missions:

Participate in the deployment of the Social Media Communication strategy for Ubisoft's esports activities:

• Support in the management of the official Ubisoft Esports accounts,
• Assist in setting up the community publication schedule on these accounts and coordinate with the Ubisoft subsidiaries to ensure the relay,
• Monitoring the performance of our posts and compiling qualitative and quantitative reports,
• Ensure constant monitoring of new tools and consumer habits on social networks.

Participate in the creation of editorial content for external and internal use:

• Writing blog posts for Ubisoft's editorial channels,
• Writing content for the department's internal newsletter.

Participate in the deployment of Ubisoft's press relations and influencer strategy for Esports activities:

• Writing press releases in English,
• Analysing performance,
• Coordination with local communication managers.

Qualifications

• Being a student, you are pursuing a degree in marketing and/or communication,
• You are familiar with the Office suite, Social Media (mainly X and Instagram) and you have a strong affinity with sports and gaming, and ideally with esports,
• You have an excellent level of written and spoken English, enabling you to evolve in an international environment,
• You have strong coordination and project management skills,
• You are diplomatic, team player and have good communication skills,
• Nice to have: the knowledge of Photoshop as well as the one of the media tools, gaming influencers, their different codes and modes of operation.

If you are looking for a unique experience in the gaming industry and you are ready to take up an exciting challenge, we would like to know you

Additional Information

If your application is accepted, you will be contacted by a representative of our Campus team for a phone interview to determine whether your profile corresponds to the advert and to your wishes.

If this exchange is conclusive, a face-to-face interview or a video interview via Teams will then be organized with your future internship tutor.

Finally, you will be given a practical case study to demonstrate your technical skills in relation to the opportunity.

Benefits as a Trainee at Ubisoft

• Internship reward according to the studies level.
• Meal voucher Swile Card, 50% refund of travel pass, 1 day-off per month
• Ticket reduction (concerts / shows), access to the Ubisoft gym at preferential price.

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.

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How should I prepare my application to Ubisoft?

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I don't know the video game industry. Do I fit into Ubisoft?

A lot of our employees are not huge fans of video games. At Ubisoft, we are looking for people who are passionate about their specialties, their jobs or entertainment in general.

What can I expect during an internship or apprenticeship at Ubisoft?

From your very first days, you will attend a Welcome Session introducing you to Ubisoft, its organisation and your working environment for the coming months. Your manager and your team will support you on a daily basis, both during your first few weeks and throughout your entire experience

Once you are autonomous, your tasks will be varied and give you a sense of responsibility, regardless of the type of contract. Working at Ubisoft means working on real projects on a day-to-day basis.

A dedicated Teams group will also allow you to interact with other interns and apprentices.

What are Ubisoft social engagements?

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I have a disability; how could I apply?

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