As the Gaming & User Content Research Intern, you will focus on understanding how gaming controllers can be best leveraged and used on different games while fitting different users' playstyles while supporting the Product Marketing team with comprehensive content - game guides, written reports, in-game screenshots, videos, etc. - that demonstrate the added value of key features on those games.

Responsibilities include:

Play a large portfolio of different gender games on different systems to include PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC to learn games' specificities, adapt to different playstyles, become proficient and skilled in those games, and understand how end-users are gaming.
Record video in-game content that can be analyzed for research or/and marketing purposes.
Engage with other gamers internally and externally to understand their playstyle and how they hold and interact with gaming controllers and other input devices to identify how they can improve their game.
Search and leverage platforms such as gaming forum, video content, live streams, and social media to further understand gamers’ play style per game.
Provide weekly feedback and detailed reports to the product marketing team on gameplay experiences and how they relate to the use of our Client’s controllers and interact with the Marketing and User Research teams in one-on-one and group discussion settings.
May also help in some instances with QA, testing, and research at the Product Marketing Manager’s request.
Organizing game developers classes


Requirements

Able to play games for long periods of time without becoming bored or losing focus
Able to follow directions and instructions from management regarding game content and feedback focus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
Knowledge of current games and gaming consoles and rudimentary knowledge of gaming technology
Proficiency with gaming controllers, preferably professional gaming controllers with back functions
Actively playing current-generation video games on console (e.g. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch) and/or PC
Experience in QA is a plus
Experience in streaming and recording video game content and video editing is a plus
Passionate about the product and eSports/gaming
Trust-worthy
Ability to take initiative
Appreciation for quality
Ability to follow through and work in a fast-paced environment

Note: This is a paid internship with great potential of becoming a full-time permanent position.

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Application Deadline: February 16th, 2019