Events Intern

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 is one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. With championships industry-wide, unmatched viewership hours, and extensive benefits packages for players and staff, Cloud9 expects to be the best in all categories. Currently, Cloud9 fields multiple professional teams spanning across several game titles.

To find more information about Cloud9, visit https://www.cloud9.gg.

What We’re Looking For:

Cloud9 is looking for a passionate and talented Events Intern to support our Marketing team with the full event life cycle, including planning, coordinating, executing, and post-event reporting. The Events Intern will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event operations, logistics, and marketing while contributing to the seamless execution of various events designed to enhance Cloud9’s brand visibility, drive audience engagement, and deliver memorable experiences to our fans.

The ideal candidate must have completed at least 3 years of college/university-level education (or equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field, and have a passion for events management and competitive esports. The Events Intern will report to the Events Manager and work closely with our Content, Design, Merchandise, Partnerships, Social, and Team Ops teams.

This hybrid full-time internship opportunity will begin on 6/16/2025 and conclude on 8/22/2025.

What You’ll Do:

• Support with the full event life cycle, including ideating, planning, coordinating, executing, and post-event reporting.
• Provide administrative and operational support throughout the event planning process, including taking detailed meeting notes, updating project timelines and planning documents, maintaining budget trackers, conducting vendor and venue research, preparing presentations or run-of-show materials, and assisting with compliance needs as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure all aspects of the event are aligned with marketing goals, deliverables, and brand standards.
• Coordinate with external vendors to discuss contracts, manage timelines, and ensure seamless execution.
• Assist with on-site event setup and breakdown, ensuring that all equipment is properly installed, functional, and aligned with the event layout and creative vision.
• Track and compile post-event reports to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with fans and attendees at events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Completed at least 3 years of college/university-level education (or equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in event planning and management.
• Must be local to Los Angeles.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate community events coverage.
• Ability to travel locally within Los Angeles and domestically within the United States.
• Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Knowledge and passion for esports, including an interest in experiential marketing and live activations.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 50 lbs during event setup and breakdown.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Ability to apply intelligence to practical, real-world scenarios, where a “book solution” doesn’t necessarily exist.
• High growth-oriented mindset with a strong internal need for achievement.
• Capability of adjusting behavior and actions according to what the situation requires.
• Ability to focus on completing goals and not get discouraged easily.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively with teammates.

• Fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company
• Access to industry-leading esports resources and community
• Part of a winning team with a growth mindset
• The wage for this role incorporates the multiple factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The compensation for this internship is $25.00 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cloud9 Esports is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Cloud9 is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@cloud9.gg

Background Checks

Cloud9 will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law.

Security Disclaimer

Please note that Cloud9 Esports takes the security and privacy of our employees and job applicants very seriously. We would like to remind you to be cautious and vigilant when receiving unsolicited emails or phone calls claiming to be from our company. Our only official email address domain is @cloud9.gg and anything other than that is fraud.

If you receive any such requests for sensitive information or are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, please do not provide any personal information and contact us immediately.

Cloud9 Esports will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from fraudulent attempts by third parties.