EA SPORTS FC Communications & Social Impact Internship 2027

General information

Description & requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The challenge ahead

The future of entertainment is interactive, and our Marketing team plays an important role in this future by building content, culture, and community around our brands. We empower audiences to Play, Create, Watch, and Connect across our amazing franchises and experiences, including The Sims, Madden NFL, EA SPORTS FC, Apex Legends, and Battlefield. We’re a multi-functional group with world-class expertise in building fandoms, driving interactive storytelling, and positioning our franchises at the center of the broader sports and entertainment ecosystem.

You will support EA SPORTS FC’s global communications and social impact team, who are responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the reputation of the FC franchise while driving meaningful, purpose-led engagement with fans, partners, and communities worldwide. The work will be split across the communications planning and activation for our annual product cycle for FC Premium and FC Mobile, as well as supporting our FC FUTURES initiative - our long-term community football programme dedicated to growing the game and inspiring the next generation of football talent. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in PR, social impact and brand storytelling for The World’s Game, sitting right at the intersection of sports, culture and entertainment.

Responsibilities

Communications:

• Support in drafting press materials, such as press release briefs and media pitches.
• Coordinate communications with our regional PR agency network.
• Monitor and track global media coverage for internal reports.
• Review and respond to inbound media requests.
• Upload assets to our press site.

Social Impact (FC FUTURES):

• Support operational logistics for community pitch refurbishments and youth clinics.
• Draft briefing books for attending executives, athlete ambassadors, and media.

Team Operations & Admin:

• Support meeting scheduling, agenda drafting and note-sharing.
• Maintain and update team trackers.

Eligibility

• You are currently studying in your penultimate year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree with a planned placement year (not a Masters or Graduate student).
• You are available to commence a full-time, 12-month placement in July 2027.
• You are eligible to work in Guildford, UK without additional visa or relocation support.

Skills

• Studying towards a degree in Marketing, Business Management, English, Sports Management, Communications, Journalism or a similar related field.
• Passionate about football and/or gaming.
• Interest in grassroots football and using sport as a tool for community impact.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Outlook/Microsoft Office/Google Workspace/Slack.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.