Position Summary:
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) team is looking for a research intern. The research intern will support the research functions of the CP&A team in a variety of areas vital to the video game industry including academic research review and collation, deployment of economic impact data, and various consumer-facing projects such as surveys and other quantitative research.
The intern will work under the close supervision of ESA’s senior director of industry affairs and will receive valuable on-the-job training and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Use academic search tools to help keep the association informed about the latest psychological and social research on video games.
- Develop summaries of peer-reviewed academic research to provide ESA staff and members of the latest trends and studies.
- Maintain ESA’s database of university video game programs and esports teams.
- Work with the C&PA team to develop research materials for surveys and other reports.
- Assist with special projects.
- Support in-person events in Washington, DC.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and a clear writer and communicator.
- Familiarity with academic libraries and catalogs. The candidate should know how to find, read, and summarize modern academic research in communications, psychology, and/or the social sciences.
- Comfortable with Microsoft products including Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in a fun, deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with developing research methods (qual, quant, etc.). is a bonus, but not required.
Work Hours:
- We will be looking for interns on a rolling basis through 2024 so candidates should indicate which months they are available. Interns must be able to commit to at least three full consecutive months (e.g. June-August), although vacations and personal days will be accommodated.
- Interns will be able to build their daily and hourly schedule based on their education and other life commitments.
- Interns should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.
Internship Compensation:
This is a paid position.
Work Location:
- Due to the organization’s hybrid schedule, interns with Monday and Friday schedules would work remotely.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours would be completed at the ESA offices.
- Interns must be able to work at least half of their total weekly hours from ESA offices Tuesday through Thursday.
Applications:
Include a cover letter and resume:
- List your availability (start date, end date, hours/days per week, etc.).
- Any specific requirements for internships from your credit-granting academic institution.
- Include in the cover letter a brief statement of interest.
- If desired, a writing sample wherein you demonstrate your ability to read and synthesize information from peer-revied, academic sources.
How To Apply:
If you are passionate about the video game industry and believe you meet the requirements, please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
ESA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About the ESA:
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) serves as the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry. Its members are the innovators, creators, publishers and business leaders that are reimagining entertainment and transforming how we interact, learn, connect and play. The ESA works to expand and protect the dynamic marketplace for video games through innovative and engaging initiatives that showcase the positive impact of video games on people, culture and the economy. For more information, visit the ESA’s website or follow the ESA on Twitter @theESA.
