TV Development & Current Series Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Summer 2026

NBCUniversal • Glendale, CA

3d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. In the DreamWorks Internship Program, interns work in an engaging and exciting environment alongside creative leaders and artists who are committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture. Interns are immersed into TV and Feature animated productions while gaining hands-on experience at our studio. Open to students and recent grads, we love those who are driven and hungry to learn, are curious and resourceful, and most importantly, are passionate about animation. The Internship Program also showcases best-in-class opportunities by offering executive speaker series, professional/career development workshops, artistic classes, community outreach opportunities, movie screenings, and much more! If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Summer 2026 TV Development & Current Series Internship: Applications close: March 16, 2026 at 11:59pm PT
Program Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2026
Time Commitment: Full-Time (40 hours per week required)
Format: In Person

Requirements

• Experience with Photoshop
• An interest in programming for all demos
• Ability to transcribe recordings of meetings
• Experienced with internet market research
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity about animation is a plus
• Knowledge of programs like Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of programs like Excel and video editing software is preferred
• Current class standing of Junior or above (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• The TV Development and Current Series Intern will shadow and be able to share their creative point of view on content with high-level executives on both sides of Development and Production
• Gain exposure to areas including but not limited to: reading scripts, reviewing designs, and attending work-in-progress episode screenings
• Research books, writers, and artists
• Build pitch decks and work with the production teams to source assets for department presentations
• Submit writers and pitches into the department's databases
• Create a final presentation surrounding an approved theme they are passionate about and present it to executives at the end of their internship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree