Winter 2026: Socials Intern

Description:

Type: Part-Time (3 Days, Up to 24 Hours)

Location: Culver City, California

Reports to: Social Media Lead

Indirectly Reports to: Social Media Manager

Duration: January 2026 - March 2026

About the Role:

This entry-level role is perfect for someone passionate about esports and internet culture who’s eager to learn the ins and outs of brand social media.

As a Social Media Intern, you’ll assist with content creation, help manage daily posting and engagement, and contribute ideas that resonate with our community. You’ll work closely with our Socials, Marketing and Content teams to support campaigns, live coverage, and fan engagement while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with brainstorming and drafting social content (graphics, videos, memes, captions) tailored to FlyQuest’s audience and platforms.
• Help manage the content calendar and coordinate with team members to keep campaigns organized and on track.
• Support the Social Team Verticals by contributing to content ideation, scheduling, and community engagement.
• Assist with scheduling posts and supporting the day-to-day needs of FlyQuest’s official social media accounts.
• Monitor platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to engage with fans (liking, commenting, and sharing relevant content).
• Stay on top of gaming and esports trends to help identify timely and creative content ideas.
• Help coordinate social media projects and campaigns, including giveaways, live event coverage, and sponsor activations.
• Learn to track post performance using analytics tools and help summarize insights for the team.
• Ensure content supports FlyQuest’s brand tone and messaging.

Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in esports and gaming culture (bonus points if you follow VALORANT, CS2, LoL, or FGC scenes).
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc...) and how they’re used in gaming communities.
• Strong written communication skills, especially in a social media voice/tone.
• Some experience using tools like Asana, CapCut, or basic Adobe Suite programs (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.) is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn about analytics and how social content performance is tracked.
• Comfortable managing time, meeting deadlines, and working both independently and as part of a team.
• This role may occasionally require flexibility to support events or initiatives that occur outside of standard business hours.
• A collaborative attitude, openness to feedback, and eagerness to grow.
• Any past work on personal or school-related social accounts is a plus but not expected.

About FlyQuest:

Founded in 2017, FlyQuest is an esports organization dedicated to making the gaming landscape better than we found it. Guided by our core values, we chase greatness every day, striving to achieve excellence while fostering an environment where talent and creativity can flourish. We are disruptors by nature, driven by innovation and bold ideas to stay ahead in the esports industry. Success is a shared responsibility—our team takes initiative, adapts, and embraces ownership, ensuring everyone contributes to our journey. Esports should be as enjoyable as it is competitive, and we balance working hard with having fun.

We love esports, full stop, and we strive to be a breath of fresh air in the industry by creating a space where all perspectives are respected and inclusion thrives. Embodying the relentless force of nature, we excel at the highest level of competition and uplift every community we engage with. Our commitment extends to supporting all esports titles and advocating for environmental sustainability, fostering creativity and risk-taking along the way.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Proficiency in operating computers, office equipment, and different software. Effective verbal and written skills. Occasional lifting, bending, and carrying items up to 15 pounds and movement around the office space. Reasonable accommodations may be made to disabled persons upon request. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FlyQuest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, built around the belief that everyone has the ability to showcase greatness. This vision defines us as an employer, creating a work environment where diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We celebrate diversity and approach inclusion seriously and thoughtfully, ensuring that everyone is welcome and has the right to succeed. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected status. Individuals with criminal histories will also be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.