Animation Production Intern, DreamWorks Animation, Spring 2026

Company Description

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. 

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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 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!

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

Animation Production Internship: 

• Applications close: October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

• Program Dates: January 26 - April 3, 2026

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

• Format: In Person

Job Description

"What would you say you do here?”

A Production Intern will be assigned to either a feature film or animated television show and gain insight into production responsibilities, workflows and processes. Additionally, they will be able to observe and learn about the animation pipeline and creative process. 

Production Interns handle various production activities under the direction of their Production Manager. Interns will help to take on new challenges in efforts to gain a more detailed knowledge of the animation industry, animated television or feature pipeline and workflows. 

Interns must have strong written and verbal communication skills, are self-motivated, are outstanding teammates who take initiative, have the ability to prioritize multiple requests, have a strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

Qualifications

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

• Pursuing an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at a College/University (or equivalent), or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date)

• Knowledge of office management software (Excel, Word, Gmail, etc.) is vital

• Candidates should be well organized, highly self-motivated individuals who function well in fast-paced, frenetic production based environments

• Must be confident and proactive with excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)

• Must feel comfortable interacting with employees at all levels of the organization

• 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 Characteristics: “What can I offer?” 

• Film/TV, Animation/Illustration, Media Studies or related majors preferred.

• Proven understanding of Shotgun is a plus

Hourly Rate:  $17.87

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required