TV Development & Current Series Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring 2027

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DreamWorks Animation is seeking an intern for TV Development & Current Series in Glendale, CA. The part-time, in-person internship runs Jan 25 – Apr 1, 2027, with a 24-hour per week commitment and a hybrid work arrangement.

Duties include shadowing executives, reviewing scripts, designing assets, and building persuasive pitch decks for department presentations. The program offers exposure to development and production processes, with opportunities to attend screenings and participate in

Qualifications

• Experience with Photoshop.
• Interest in programming for all demos.
• Ability to transcribe recordings.
• Experience with internet market research.
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree (or recent graduate).
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and share your creative point of view on content with executives on Development and Production.
• Read scripts, review designs, attend work-in-progress episode screenings.
• Research books, writers and artists.
• Build pitch decks and source assets for department presentations.
• Submit writers and pitches into the department's databases.
• Create a final presentation around an approved theme and present to executives.

Skills

Photoshop

Programming interest

Transcribe recordings

Market research

Writing and presentation

Education

Pursuing degree or recent graduate

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Video editing software

Job description

TV Development & Current Series 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!

Spring 2027 TV Development & Current Series 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?”

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

This position will be exposed to the direct inner‑workings of the television animation development and current process from beginning to end

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

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

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

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)

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].