Social Media - London, United Kingdom - Benchmark Sport

Benchmark Sport

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Duration: 3 months

Spring Internship: 23rd January to 21st April

Open to nonstudents
Must be available for four fulltime days a week e.g. Monday
Thursday 9am 5:30pm
Must be available to work Insomnia Gaming Festival, 5th 10th April (travel and accommodation provided)
Paid Internship on minimum wage (varied on age)

Location:
Working in Central London from Holborn with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week

Reports to:
Social Media & Community Manager

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
Were looking for an intern to support the NSE team at different points during the spring season.

Due to the spring season spanning over university term time, these are best suited for non-students available for full time work.

The Summer Internship which we will open later in the year is open to non-students as well as students on their summer break.

You will

Various administrative projects e.g. reaching out to members of the community, societies, organising deliveries etc.
Assist in moderating the NSE Discord & Twitch channel
Gathering information and relevant community feedback where necessary
Various comms e.g. drafting social media posts, mailers and articles
Assisting to deliver partner activations
Harness and promote community engagement and passion
Supporting online and community events

You are

Strong communication skills
Passionate about gaming and esports
Experience of Discord, Twitch, and other social media channels
Highly organised, proactive and communityminded
Team worker
Eligibility to work in the UK

For you

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

What its like to work with us

Were 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 21/22 academic year the competition saw over 2,100 teams from 100 universities compete across a number of esports titles, with over 70% of participants enrolled on a STEM course.

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, and Ubisoft and has long-term successful partnerships with Barclays, Intel, and Monster Energy.

About Benchmark

NSE is part of
Benchmark, an accelerator platform that invests in and creates purpose-driven businesses, Our mission is to build businesses that inspire and support communities, networks, organisations and people to connect with each other and society for the greater good we do this through creati