Strategic Planning Intern (MBA)

Electronic Arts; California; On-site; USD 54,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Disability Insurance

Job summary

Electronic Arts in Los Angeles is seeking an MBA Strategic Planning Intern to join the Growth & Experiences Planning Team. The role involves driving analyses across ventures, ads & sponsorships, platforms, subscriptions and GEOX, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and presenting data-driven recommendations.

You will report to the Director of Live Service Planning and help design strategic initiatives, build frameworks, and deliver presentations for management.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled MBA student.
• Experience at an Investment Bank or Management Consulting preferred.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with a track record of leading complex strategic projects.
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis and crystalize findings into actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Expertise with SQL in a work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support EA enterprise businesses’ planning efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify opportunities and risks associated with Growth & Experiences businesses.
• Take an active role in driving strategic initiatives by designing robust, actionable frameworks that challenge traditional business models and accelerate the adoption of new ones.
• Create compelling and insightful presentations to all levels of management; storylines and insights that inspire and lead to data-centric decision making across the organization.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Python familiarity

Education

MBA (enrolled)

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Strategic Planning Intern (MBA)

The Growth & Experiences Planning Team is seeking an MBA Intern to join our Los Angeles based group. Our team owns the planning, analytics and forecasting across growth businesses, including Ventures, Ads & Sponsorships, Platforms, Subscriptions and GEOX, while ensuring seamless integration with Franchise Planning verticals at the total company level.

This role will be a key member of the team with broad analytical and strategic planning responsibilities. You will report to the Director of Live Service Planning.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to support EA enterprise businesses’ planning efforts
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g. Corp Strat, Bus Dev, Commercial, Franchise Planning, FP&A) to proactively identify opportunities and risks associated with Growth & Experiences businesses
• Take an active role in driving strategic initiatives by designing robust, actionable frameworks that challenge traditional business models and accelerate the adoption of new ones
• Create compelling and insightful presentations to all levels of management; storylines and insights that inspire and lead to data-centric decision making across the organization

What We Are Looking For:

• Currently enrolled MBA student
• Prior experience at an Investment Bank and/or Management Consulting Firm preferred
• Exceptional quantitative and problem-solving skills, with a track record of leading complex strategic projects and presenting to stakeholders
• Ability to conduct statistical analysis and crystalize findings into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills with ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
• Expertise with SQL in a work environment

Ideally you have:

• Passion for the gaming and entertainment industry
• Familiarity with Python
• Ability to utilize AI agents in practical work process

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2027.

At this time, we are considering MBA students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2027, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

Pay Transparency - North America

* California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$39 - $84 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.