Social & Community Intern

NSE

Duration: 3-4 months

• Tuesday 20th May start, end date Thursday 11th September (Flexible depending on academic term dates if still a student).
• Open to university students and non-students
• Must be available for four full-time days a week e.g. Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
• Paid position
• Deadline for applications: Sunday 27th April, 11:59pm
• Reports to: Marketing & Community Manager
• Location: Working in Central London from Holborn 1-2 days per week and remotely for the others.

Overview

NSE (National Student Esports) has grown rapidly since its inception in 2018 and is now the largest grassroots gaming community in the UK. Across everything, we take a student-first approach to ensure we always add value to the community. We elevate students’ university esports experience, helping them now and in their future careers. We use our knowledge to help academic institutions, games publishers, and sponsors support the student community.

Role Summary

We’re looking for an intern to support the NSE team at different points during the summer season. As the summer period sits outside of university term time, this position is best suited for current students who are available for full-time work, though it is also available to non-students and alumni.

The successful candidate will be working primarily on community and communications projects, admin tasks and also branching out into partner delivery, but will gain insight into all aspects of the business. We are looking for somebody who might not have the expertise or experience, but someone with a passion for esports wanting to get their foot in the door of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Helping with various administrative projects e.g. reaching out to members of the community, societies, organising deliveries etc.
• Assisting in moderating the NSE Discord channel
• Gathering information and relevant community feedback where necessary
• Drafting various comms e.g. social media posts, mailers and articles
• Creating relevant content for NSE’s TikTok
• Assisting in delivering partner activations
• Promoting community engagement in the NSE Discord server
• Supporting in the creation of online community events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

• Strong communication skills
• Passionate about gaming and esports
• Experience with Discord, TikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram
• Highly organised, proactive and community-minded
• Team worker
• Right to work in the UK

What you’ll get from the experience

• Paid professional experience in the esports industry
• Exposure to other areas of the business such as partnership management
• Develop hard and soft skills
• Networking opportunities
• Work from NSE London office in Holborn

What it’s like to work with us

We’re a small close-knit team with a variety of backgrounds and experiences that helps us deliver the best experience for the students, partners, publishers, and all stakeholders. We are also supportive of each other, helping each member of the team succeed in their role, and in their personal and professional development.

Working directly with university staff and other key stakeholders, NSE strives to develop a wider understanding of the space and promote sustainable investment into esports initiatives and facilities. We deliver a combination of online tournaments, community engagement, and live physical events where every member of the team gets involved.

We are passionate about games, healthy competition, supporting students, and growing the community. As a business, NSE is constantly evolving, we are always open to new ideas and looking to improve creating a positive environment where each person can affect genuine change.

NSE has a lively, full-time team based in London, with other colleagues working more remotely - all supported by a network of amazing students, contractors, and agencies. The London office also houses a number of other businesses in the parent company portfolio, meaning there is a vibrant professional and supportive network around us.

We value diversity and strive to foster a working environment that is inclusive, supportive and ensures that everyone is heard and valued for their contributions. We know that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is one that is competitive and resilient. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

About NSE

NSE (National Student Esports) operates the British University Esports Championship powered by Intel, the official esports competition of British universities. In the 24/25 academic year, the competition saw over 2,200 teams from 117 universities compete across a number of esports titles.

As the official body of university esports in the UK - through our partnership with British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), NSE has established itself as a key figure in the UK esports industry with the most active grassroots gaming community in the country.

NSE works with major publishers including Nintendo, Riot Games, Genshin Impact and Ubisoft and has long-term successful partnerships with UNiDAYS, Monster Energy, Pringles, Scan Computers, SteelSeries, Pot Noodle and Intel.

Learn more about NSE: www.nse.gg

To apply:

Please upload a CV and cover letter explaining any relevant experience and why you want this opportunity.