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Growth Live Services Intern
2 years ago
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.
Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.
At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions.
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
The mission of the Live Services team is to understand players and help develop compelling gaming experiences that drive ongoing player engagement.
WHAT WE NEED:
The Live Services Intern is a member of the 2K Growth team and participates in building player engagement & live services strategy and execution to meet the needs of players and studios worldwide. You will work with and learn about video game development, production, marketing, Live Services, and more. In this role, you will deliver 1-2 key projects that inform strategies and/or identify impactful opportunities to improve player experiences.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Strategic Planning & Execution – Build a player-centric Live Service vision, objective, and roadmap in close partnership with partner teams (studios, production, marketing, and more). This could include:
- Player segmentation & lifecycle strategy
- In-game Stores & Content (volume, mix, release cadence, pricing, etc.)
- Limited Time Game Modes & Events
- Post-launch Progression Systems (Seasons, Battle Passes, Objectives, Challenges, etc.)
- Player Onboarding & Education Systems (both in- and out-of-game)
- Personalized / targeted content systems (messages, gifts, offers, etc.)
- Identify 2-3 key opportunities to influence or inform game development decisions with market intelligence and/or competitive research
- Develop a live service feature, event or content test proposal for an active 2K title, outlining core goals, requirements, deliverables, timelines and key stakeholders
WHO WE THINK WILL BE A GREAT FIT:
The ideal candidate is passionate about understanding ‘WHY’ and ‘So What’. Successful candidates are often self-starters that are comfortable with a degree of ambiguity. You enjoy structuring problems, working collaboratively to understand the needs of different groups, and making informed recommendations based on research & analysis.
- Enrolled in either a college or university at time of the internship
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Works independently, manages multiple priorities and tight timelines
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex, creative, and fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to work collaboratively across numerous internal and external teams
- Ability to communicate insights using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Passion for games and interest in learning about player behaviors
- SQL / Tableau skills a plus, but not required
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