Content Marketing Intern - 12 Month Placement

Content Marketing Intern (LiveOps)

Zynga brings people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind-bending puzzles, and social word challenges, our diverse portfolio includes fan-favorites and latest hits such as FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, and Merge Dragons!, plus many more.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation.

Role Details

• Internship Type: Undergraduate student (sandwich degree supporting a placement year)
• Start Date: Summer 2026
• Length: 12 months
• Location: London
• Work Model: Hybrid — 2 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Content Marketing Intern. In this role, you’ll support the LiveOps and Product teams by researching trending cultural and digital content from social media and adapting those ideas into compelling in-game events, aesthetics, and narratives. You’ll work closely with designers, artists, and producers to craft the future of live events in Merge Dragons!

Our interns are integral members of the team. We’re seeking someone driven, proactive, and willing to take initiative—someone who is flexible, independent, and curious enough to find creative answers.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV, cover letter, and (if relevant) a portfolio of your work. Your portfolio can demonstrate both team and solo work.

Your cover letter should address:

• Why would you like to do an internship with Gram Games?
• Why have you chosen this specific internship?

What You’ll Do

• Identify and monitor emerging trends in digital culture, mobile gaming, lifestyle, pop culture, and social media
• Translate trend research into pitches and briefs for new in-game events, assets, and themed content concepts
• Collaborate with the LiveOps team to plan and refine seasonal content calendars
• Assist with content audits to ensure thematic variety and freshness in the game’s live event cycles
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for engaging, timely content drops
• Research competitors and analyze how other games leverage trends and events

What You Bring

• You are an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a sandwich degree that supports a placement year
• You are studying Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field
• Creative approach with a collaborative and proactive attitude
• Excellent research skills, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong curiosity about pop culture, digital media, social trends, and content marketing
• Passion for mobile games and familiarity with Merge Dragons! or similar titles

What You’ll Learn

• How live operations content is built and managed in a top-performing mobile game
• How to conduct creative tests and optimize content over time for specific audiences
• The process of trend-based ideation and translating real-world influences into game design
• How to collaborate cross-functionally between Product, Creative, and Marketing teams
• Tools, processes, and pipelines used in a mobile game studio

What We Offer You

• A paid internship with a competitive salary
• Genuine production experience on a live, global mobile game
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven art workflows and industry-standard pipelines
• Direct guidance from experienced Game Artists and an Art Director
• The opportunity to build a strong portfolio featuring shipped LiveOps content
• An onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and a variety of treats
• Private medical and dental care, a healthcare cash plan, and life insurance
• A favourable pension scheme
• High-end hardware to work on and consoles throughout the office to relax and play