Status: Unpaid Internship/Temporary, 15 hrs/week

Time Frame: 3 months; May 16 - August 16 (flexible)

The Pittsburgh Knights are the region’s first professional esports organization. Our mission is to carry on the tradition of Pittsburgh sports by playing with grit, intelligence, integrity, and teamwork; that’s just as true for our staff as it is for our players. Since launching in December 2017, we have quickly grown to represent over 30 players in 6 different titles with staff and talent from around the world - and we’re just getting started. In December 2018 we announced our partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers and our operations are currently being incubated in their facilities. As a member of our team, you will play a role in building a top tier gaming organization and making Pittsburgh a full-fledged esports destination. Join our global company to contribute and learn about marketing, social media, and community engagement inside a growing sports and technology startup.

Responsibilities:

Watch live streams and past streams
Clip live and past events
Engage online communities
Work with creative team to develop social media posts
Report on back end analytics

Requirements:

Graduating in Spring 2022 or earlier; open to recent graduates as well
Ability to work at Pittsburgh Knight’s office in Pittsburgh, PA
Availability from May to August, 2019
Creativity and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Video/media background
Understanding of social media platforms: Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Deep understanding of esports and online/esports culture