We’re looking for some interns to work for us here at Capcom USA in San Mateo, CA!

Want to get your foot in the door in the games industry? This is the perfect place! We’re looking to hire in many departments, including: Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Services, Events, Media & Consumer Products, and of course COMMUNITY !

As a requirement, you have to be currently enrolled in college or university, as it is an unpaid position for academic credit.

If you’re interested in a community position, please shoot me a PM. For all the others, please forward your resume as word document to resume@capcom.com , with the subject line: Internship Program, specifying the focus.

Hit the jump for full descriptions of all of the available internships!

CAPCOM, a leader in innovative, interactive video games has an opportunity for undergraduate Junior or Senior college students to get hands-on experience in the digital industry through the CAPCOM Internship Program.

CAPCOM is offering internships in the following areas: We will select one intern for each area.

Product Marketing
Assist Product Marketing team in maintaining and executing overall marketing plans, strategies, communications and launch schedule. Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis. Assist in tracking product budgets.

Public Relations
Assist communications team in maintaining and executing overall PR plans, strategies, assets and launch schedules. Assist team in researching new media contacts. Assist in tracking and reporting media placement and results.

Community
Assist community team in creating and executing community programs, content creation and contests. Contribute to online dialogue and forum management. Assist team in delivering CAPCOM assets to fans in a timely manner. Knowledge of flash, basic HTML and blogging software preferred.

Creative Service (Graphic Design)
Assist in the design and production of print products ranging from game packaging to marketing collateral. Assist in the creation of web graphics including Flash banners, spot art, etc. Update and log digital and printed assets archives. Mac OSX efficient, proficiency in following design applications: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash.

Media & Consumer Products
Assist the eCommerce & Event Sales Manager. Assist in the planning and execution of eCommerce marketing strategies and assist in the preparation of events.

Media & Consumer Products-Creative
Assist the team and be exposed to the videogame IP Licensing and learn how licensed products are created and make their way to market. Will assist in the creation of original graphic design art. Will assist in art asset and photo preparation. Assist in the delivery of art assets.

Events
Assist the team in various aspects of events planning, to include planning, logistics and implementation. Will work directly with the Events Manager.

Candidates MUST:
+ be able to receive academic credit for these unpaid internships – it is the applicant’s responsibility to set up the internship with their respective schools.
+ be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field, at least a junior standing
+ be able to work in our San Mateo address for a least 10 hours/week between 10am and 5pm (Monday – Friday).
+ possess excellent written and oral communication skills
+ avid videogamer or knowledge of the digital entertainment industry preferred

Please forward your resume as word document to resume@capcom.com , with the subject line: Internship Program, specifying the focus.

CAPCOM Interns are not eligible for CAPCOM benefit programs.

CAPCOM endeavors to provide products and services that are leading edge and marketable. To this end, some of the product content, advertising mediums, promotional events, and promotional mediums may not appeal to everyone. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with our industry, products, services, and marketing practices and with the content of our products, services, and marketing materials to ensure you will be comfortable with such content in your work environment.

CAPCOM is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Viewtiful Joe, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about CAPCOM and its products can be found on the company’s web site at www.capcom.com .

Internships are at our San Mateo Offices:
800 Concar Dr, Ste 300
San Mateo, CA 94402