Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Partnerships And Product Marketing
Hannah from Activision Blizzard King recommends that undergrad and graduate students should prioritize internships at gaming studios like Activision Blizzard King, Riot, and Epic, where many interns transition into full-time roles; to obtain entry-level positions, Hannah suggests leveraging experience from other industries by communicating "transferable skills," especially if lacking direct gaming experience.
Internships, Entry-Level Positions, Gaming Industry, Transferable Skills, Activision Blizzard King
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hannah Untereiner
Partnerships & Product Marketing
Activision Blizzard King
Yale University
UCLA Anderson, MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Gaming
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Internships at gaming studios, especially Activision Blizzard King, are a great way to get your foot in the door, with a robust program for undergraduates and specific programs for MBA grad students.
2. Entry-level career positions exist, but it can be easier to get them if you have prior gaming experience or can demonstrate transferable skills from other industries.
3. Focus on identifying the specific role you want and highlighting transferable skills from previous experiences to make yourself a strong candidate for entry-level positions at game studios.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate or graduate student consider?
One thing worth looking into if you are in undergrad or grad school is the many internships that pop up at gaming studios. I'd suggest taking a look at those.
Activision Blizzard King has a robust program, especially for undergraduate students. They take around a hundred or more interns every summer, mostly across Activision and Blizzard. These interns often return full-time after their program, which is great.
For grad students, there's an internship program specifically for MBA candidates. I'm not as familiar with options for engineering students at Activision Blizzard, but it's definitely worth looking into other big studios like Riot and Epic, or even smaller ones. Definitely look for those internships.
In terms of entry-level career positions, there are likely many out there. I've heard it can be harder to get them without gaming experience. However, if you're applying for a specific role and have relevant functional experience from another company or internship, it can make it easier.
For example, if you want to work in data science, having experience at a financial services company, tech company, or startup could position your skills as useful for a data science role in a gaming company. It's about figuring out what you want to focus on and communicating transferable skills.
But, if you want a better foot forward, the best bet is to try and get in earlier by doing one of those internships while you're still in school.