TV Development & Series Intern, DreamWorks Animation

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

Dream Works 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.

Dream Works 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 Dream Works 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 Power Point

Knowledge of programs like Excel and video editing software is preferred

Current class standing of Junior…