Co-Op, Communications at SKILLZ PLATFORM INC FKA SKILLZ INC

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Media Relations, Social Media Content, Internal Communications, Event Support, Strong Communication Skills, AP Style Knowledge, Writing Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

About the job If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! Why Skillz Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more. Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more. Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years, to help you recharge and pursue your passions. Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environment at our 36,000+ square foot headquarters. Enjoy free daily breakfast and catered lunch, snacks,a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, team bonding events and many more. Recognized Success: Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc. 5000 list, and many more. Development Opportunities: We hold our employees to high standards while providing them with professional growth opportunities. We operate like a startup, and encourage all of our employees to collaborate and voice feedback about our product and ways we can improve as a business. We believe in never settling, and that also pertains to your growth. Responsibilities Content Creation: Writing, editing, and proofreading press releases, articles, blog posts, website content, social media posts, and other marketing materials. Developing creative content ideas aligned with company goals. Media Relations: Media monitoring, media outreach with guidance from the Head of Communications, and press kit preparation. Social Media Content: Monitoring social media conversations and responding to inquiries or comments. Contributing to the company’s social media strategy. Internal Communications: Supporting internal communication efforts, such as employee newsletters, intranet updates, and town halls. Event Support: Planning and executing company events, such as conferences, webinars, and trade shows. Key Competencies Passionate about mobile gaming (a plus) and currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program. Strong communication skills with knowledge of AP style required. Previous internship experience and strong writing skills preferred. GPA of 3.5 preferred. Experience Experience writing in AP style Strong Project work in Corporate or Marketing Communications Relevant internship or entry level work preferred Total Starting Compensation including Base: 28/hour Location: Las Vegas HQ - Onsite for 5 days per week Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming! Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive. We look forward to having you on board! Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Responsibilities

The role involves writing, editing, and proofreading various marketing materials, as well as supporting media relations and internal communications. Additionally, the position includes planning and executing company events.