Summer MBA Intern - Production

Job Description

Warner Bros. Games is an integral part of the Warner Bros. Discovery organization, focused on bringing AAA games franchises such as the Batman Arkham Series, Mortal Kombat, LEGO and Hogwarts Legacy to market. The MBA Summer Intern for the Production department will join a publishing production team that includes an Exec. Producer, Sr. Producers, Producers, and Associate Producers. Day-to-day working with our talented development teams to hit our various project goals. Our priority is to make the highest quality games and this position will help us do that by analyzing and identifying trends around product QA testing and player behaviors. In this role, you will provide insights and recommendations on how we might improve product testing, budget planning, user testing and QA precision, and ultimately improving product quality.

Your Role Accountabilities
• Reporting to the Sr Producer or Executive Producer on several projects over the duration of the internship
• Contribute to key production decisions through in-depth analysis of gameplay and QA data and metrics
• Analyze game telemetry and coordinate with internal publishing stakeholders on how and where to improve data instrumentation
• Building accurate forecasting models for things like QA bug trends, budget planning, and financial scenarios
• Deliver on a targeted summer project that includes researching and identifying a key production issue to be addressed and formulate a strategy and recommendation on how to address it. This will culminate in a final presentation to production leadership.

Qualifications & Experience
• Demonstrated skills in the preferred prioritized order: data research and analysis, data visualization, strategy, consulting
• Excellent presentation skills including the ability to distill and report findings; and present / distribute recommendations in an easily digestible manner
• Highly proficient in statistical analysis including the latest cutting-edge tools and processes
• Looking for someone who is passionate about gaming and knows the very latest trends in the games industry
• Must be actively enrolled in a US-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a 1st year MBA student
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
• All 2025 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) OR Virtual MBA Trek. All eligible applicants must attend the trek.
• Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program.

About Our Internship Program

WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country's boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.

Ready to learn more? Here's what we offer:
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had
• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your graduate career
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

And finally, what to know before applying:
• The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks depending on the student's availability

Program dates
• Option #1: 6/2/2025- 8/15/2025
• Option #2: 6/9/2025- 8/22/2025
• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
• The recruiting process will take place from November through February. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $45 per hour USD for MBA Interns.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

If you're a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r048em-3-140-195-8-42 in your application.