Training Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Fall 2026

NBCUniversal•Glendale, CA

11h•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is seeking adventurous and growth-minded individuals to join their Fall 2026 Internship Program. This program offers interns an engaging and exciting environment to work alongside creative leaders and artists, gaining hands-on experience in TV and Feature animated productions. The studio values diverse experiences, frequent communication, transparency, trust, and a collaborative culture. Interns will be immersed in productions while benefiting from executive speaker series, professional development workshops, artistic classes, community outreach, and movie screenings. DreamWorks encourages driven, curious, resourceful, and passionate individuals who believe teamwork makes the dream work.

Requirements

Experience with collecting/prioritizing data in Excel
Experience with video editing skills using software like Adobe Premiere
Basic design skills using software like Photoshop
Confidently looks to solve problems, handles time efficiently, and pays close attention to details
A great teammate with a can-do demeanor and strong communication skills
Proactive and has strong multi-tasking skills with efficient task prioritization
Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be willing to work in Glendale, California
Ability to provide own relocation, housing and transportation
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Curiosity about animation or feature film production
Customer service skills preferred

Responsibilities

Gain knowledge on the role of the Training Department in the studio and an understanding of the training workflow for TV, Overhead, and Feature Departments (Animation, Effects, Surfacing, Matte Painting, etc).
Supervise virtual, hybrid, and onsite classes, track attendance, including data entry and Excel database maintenance, and record various classes with screen capture software.
Edit recorded classes in Adobe Premiere.
Tackle administrative tasks and design posters to promote training classes as needed.
Attend virtual training classes to learn about the animation pipeline as well as the software used to create movies.
Meet with artists from different departments and further develop skills in areas of interest.