Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including ground-breaking franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Monster Hunter™, Ace Attorney®, Mega Man®, and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore , with corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.
The Intern would be assisting the Capcom USA (CUSA) Sr. Manager, Partner Marketing through administrative support and management of titles and campaigns across the Capcom portfolio with First Party, Digital, Brand Marketing, PR/Social, Business Operations, and other departments.
Will work with cross-functional groups such as Senior Management, Marketing, Sales, and other relevant stakeholders.
In this highly impactful assignment, the intern will work on a mix of actual deliverables while building skills for a possible career in the video game industry.
This is a short-term, entry level, temporary position expected to last between 8–10 weeks and will be considered and compensated accordingly.
Responsibilities:
- Support Sr. Manager, Partner Marketing with daily marketing operations and campaigns.
- Participate in weekly meetings with industry first parties, partners, and Capcom internal teams. May be requested to take meeting minutes and provide summaries with action items.
- Conduct video game industry research and prepare reports to highlight anything that is unique and interesting that would benefit Capcom’s marketing strategy.
- Act as communications liaison between CUSA Marketing Team and internal/external parties to request/deliver relevant Capcom assets.
- Submit asset requests through project management tools such as Wrike.
- Other tasks/projects as assigned.
Other duties as required
Required Experience:
- The ideal candidate is pursuing a BS degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Gaming, Video/TV Production or other related field.
- Proficient in the usage of Microsoft Office Tools (Email, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong desire to learn how the business and marketing segment of the video game industry operates, including the intricacies of working at a Japanese multi-national corporation (MNC).
- Has a keen interest in the interactive entertainment industry.
- Knowledgeable about industry brands; notably Capcom.
- Proactive and energetic attitude with enthusiasm for the opportunity and willing to engage with external partners.
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organization & problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Familiarity with Capcom’s portfolio of IPs a plus
- Exceptional project management, analytical and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication & presentation skills
Travel Requirements: None
Licenses, Certifications, and Others: None
NOTE: The aforementioned experiences listed may be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences. This is a short-term, entry level, temporary position expected to last between 8-10 weeks and will be considered and compensated accordingly.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Working Environments:
Work is generally performed in an office environment, and the noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary Range: $20 - $26 per hour depending on experience.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here.
The various duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and changed from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in shift schedules, work demands, seasons, service levels, and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis, or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities, and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.