Talent Acquisition 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!

Dream Works 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 Dream Works 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

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