Rural Games | Social Media Internship, 2026

Shape the Future of Indie Gaming with Rural Games

Are you deeply passionate about video games, internet culture, and community building? Do you live and breathe gaming memes, TikTok trends, and digital engagement?

Rural Games is offering an incredible, hands-on Social Media Internship for aspiring marketers, creators, and gaming enthusiasts. This is a global, remote, and unpaid 3-month opportunity designed to give you authentic, industry-standard experience working on real-world Steam PC games.

Instead of working on isolated test projects or repetitive administrative tasks, you will be right at the heart of our studio, directly contributing to our active community growth and brand presence.

Job Summary : Social Media & Community Marketing Intern

Project Information & Real Game Workflow

At Rural Games, we believe that interns learn best by doing actual, impactful work. You will not be tucked away in a corner; you will be an active team member helping to launch and manage communities for our flagship titles:

• Platform 13: A terrifying, deeply atmospheric psychological horror experience designed to keep players on the edge of their seats.
• Zero Drag: An adrenaline-pumping, action-packed open-world crime game built for high-speed thrills and dynamic player choices.

Your primary focus will be Community Building, helping us forge deep, lasting connections with players across the globe who share our passion for incredible indie storytelling and gameplay.

Core Responsibilities as Social Media Intern

As our Social Media Intern, your day-to-day activities will be dynamic, creative, and fast-paced. You will be responsible for:

• Content Scheduling & Execution: Plan, schedule, and publish engaging content consistently across our primary social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
• Community Interaction: Actively engage with our growing player base by responding to comments, initiating discussions, and managing direct messages (DMs) with a welcoming and enthusiastic tone.
• Creative Copywriting: Write punchy, catchy captions, craft engaging hooks, and curate relevant, high-reaching hashtags for maximum visibility.
• Trend Monitoring: Keep your finger on the pulse of gaming culture, viral formats, and internet memes to suggest and pitch fresh, viral content ideas.
• Discord Moderation: Help maintain a safe, fun, and active environment by moderating and interacting with members on our official Discord server.

Qualifications & Requirements

Rural Games is looking for creative minds who understand what makes content click online.

Required Skills:

• Active, daily user of major social platforms (Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok).
• Strong, compelling writing skills with a keen eye for engaging tone and audience voice.
• An innate understanding of modern gaming culture, subcultures, and internet memes.
• A naturally creative mindset with a passion for digital storytelling.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience managing a brand account, community page, or a Discord server.
• Basic competency in video editing tools (e.g., CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci) or graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with social media analytics and performance tracking metrics.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to current students, freshers, self-taught developers, and recent graduates.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• A strong portfolio is strictly required. Show us what you can build, write, or design!
• Must possess a stable internet connection and a reliable device for seamless remote collaboration.

Internship Benefits & Perks

Rural Games want to make sure your time with Rural Games is rewarding, educational, and genuinely beneficial for your future career path:

• Official Internship Certificate: Recognition of your hard work and tenure with an indie game studio.
• Letter of Recommendation: Earned through strong, dedicated performance during your 3 months.
• Real Indie Game Workflow Experience: Learn how a professional indie studio handles marketing campaigns and community outreach.
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Work directly alongside our Community Manager and receive guidance to sharpen your skills.
• Massive Portfolio Building: Add published Steam PC game campaigns and live content to your professional resume.

Hiring Process Steps

1. Step 1: Application Submission
2. Step 2: Application & Portfolio Review
3. Step 3: Interview (If required based on portfolio strength)
4. Step 4: Selection Email & Official Offer Letter Issuance
5. Step 5: Remote Onboarding & Team Introduction

Ready to leave your mark on the indie gaming scene? Prepare your portfolio highlighting your creative work, social media management, or content creation skills, and apply today to become the new voice of Rural Games!