Talent Acquisition Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring 2027

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation in Glendale, California is seeking a Talent Acquisition Intern for Spring 2027. This in-person, part-time internship (24 hours per week) offers exposure to recruitment activities, university outreach, and candidate management within NBCUniversal's talent organization.

Candidates pursuing or recently graduated, with strong writing and organizational skills, are encouraged to apply. 18+ and authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship are required.

Qualifications

• Exceptional creative writing, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree (or recent graduate).
• Occasional local travel may be required for local school outreach events and career fairs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be willing to work in Glendale, California.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment team through job posting, interview scheduling, onboarding, event planning, organizing university visits, etc.
• Assist in Early Career Program events facilitation (intern/trainee events, orientations, socials, final presentations, etc.).
• Curate early careers newsletters, flyers and handouts for school visits, Intern events, etc.
• Curate social media content to tell stories and build our audience through DreamWorks Careers social media channels
• Provide candidates with a positive interview experience by communicating interview details to candidates.
• Create/update candidate records, track submissions and maintain our intern/trainee/artist database.
• Act as a support to the Recruiting team for industry hiring events/conferences and other recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Creative writing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Graduate degree (pursuing or recent graduate)

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Talent Acquisition Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring 2027

• Intern
• Business Segment: Universal Film
• Compensation: up to USD 18.47 - hourly

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!

DreamWorks Talent Acquisition team seeks a positive and hard-working Talent Acquisition Intern who is self-motivated, hungry to learn and curious about what it's like to work in recruitment at a fast paced animation studio!

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Spring 2027 Talent Acquisition Internship:

Applications close: October 19, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

Program Dates: January 25 - April 1, 2027

Time Commitment: Part-Time (24 hours per week required)

Format: In Person (Tuesday - Thursday)

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

Support recruitment team through job posting, interview scheduling, onboarding, event planning, organizing university visits, etc.

Assist in Early Career Program events facilitation (intern/trainee events, orientations, socials, final presentations, etc.).

Curate early careers newsletters, flyers and handouts for school visits, Intern events, etc.

Curate social media content to tell stories and build our audience through DreamWorks Careers social media channels

Provide candidates with a positive interview experience by communicating interview details to candidates.

Create/update candidate records, track submissions and maintain our intern/trainee/artist database.

Act as a support to the Recruiting team for industry hiring events/conferences and other recruitment initiatives.

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

Exceptional creative writing, interpersonal and organizational 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)

Occasional local travel may be required for local school outreach events and career fairs

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be willing to work in Glendale, California

Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

Interest in human resources and/or talent acquisition

Demonstrated passion for supporting and developing early career talent

Basic knowledge of design software like Canva, Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop preferred

Experience with social platform analytics is a plus

Hourly Rate: $18.47

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].