Press Play by Metacore

The application period for Press Play 2023 ended April 30. We'll keep the applicants informed through our recruiting partner.

Trainee program for aspiring hit game makers

Press Play is our trainee program for emerging talent who are eager to enter the games industry. Applications are now open, for the second year, and the Press Play trainee batch of 2023 will be formed by QA Specialists, Performance Marketing Specialists and Data Analysts, starting at Metacore in September 2023.

During this 6-month (full-time and paid) trainee program, the selected batch of QA Specialists, Performance Marketing Specialists and Data Analysts will gain valuable work experience in our game teams. Working alongside our brilliant and experienced colleagues will give you a unique insight into the game industry, develop your skills and also allow you to compliment the team with your skillset.

The goal here is to encourage trainees to feel comfortable sharing their ideas and creative decisions on a low threshold — to add to Metacore’s culture that values autonomy and low hierarchy.

Anna Kaskeala-Moore, Chief Operating Officer at Metacore

Press Play in a nutshell

Full-time, 6 months of hands-on experience in your domain and an all round intro to the mobile game industry
Monthly salary and benefits such as lunch, commute, sports, wellbeing and culture perks on top
Onsite at Metacore’s Helsinki office
Guidance from your mentor and support from your team throughout the training period

Frequently Asked Questions Press Play Blog Series

Sounds like you? Apply now

QA Specialist Performance Marketing Specialist Data Analyst

Hear it from the previous participants

“It really feels like the whole company is thinking about wellbeing first, which is great to see. The entire Press Play experience has left me with so much personal growth and knowledge that I know I can use in the future.”

“I’ve gained a lot of new personal development skills throughout the Press Play program. Especially my professional confidence has gotten a boost because I now know that I have the necessary skills for this job and that I can do it well.”

“Press Play helped with my confidence a lot. At the start, I had a lot of self-doubt because I'd been rejected many times during my job search in the games industry. Now I feel like I know what I’m doing, my ideas are heard and my skills are recognized.”

“Everyone in our trainee group was responsible and open to receiving and giving feedback – just like everyone at Metacore. We were also encouraged to always ask questions and there was no shortage of guidance available if you needed it.”