Summer MBA Intern - Games Production

Job Description

Application Deadline: Friday, November 10th

We're looking for highly motivated 1st year MBA students, looking to jumpstart their career at one of the world's premiere media, entertainment, and tech companies.

All 2024 MBA Interns will be selected from the attendees of this year's in-person (Friday, January 12th, 2024) or virtual (Friday, January 19th, 2024) MBA Treks. WBD's MBA Trek is an opportunity to hear from our recruiters, former interns, and executives on topics ranging from company culture and business updates to interview tips and what makes the award-winning WBD intern program best in class. During this immersive event, you will also have exclusive opportunities to network and speak with hiring managers for 2024 MBA internships at WBD.

If you would like a chance to be a 2024 WBD MBA intern, apply to our roles and select which trek dates you are interested in the job application today!

Your New Role...

Warner Bros. Games is an integral part of the Warner Bros. Discovery organization, focused on bringing AAA game franchises such as the Batman Arkham Series, Mortal Kombat, LEGO, and Hogwarts Legacy to market. The Games Publishing Production team is looking for a motivated MBA student to help us build and execute strategic objectives around the Hogwarts Legacy franchise as well as execute day-to-date Live Service efforts around our Quidditch Champions game. The ideal candidate is in a game-focused program and can understand Product Management objectives and analysis across both Premium and Free-to-Play products. This is an exciting time to work within the games group at WBD as we build upon our billion-dollar Hogwarts Legacy franchise and launch new and interesting titles to surprise and delight our fans.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Live Service
• Champion the Player while Balancing the Business - be the voice of the player, but balance that with the business goals to drive wins on both sides
• Beta planning and execution - partner with the developer and Product Management to set goals for our beta and live services strategies on Quidditch Champions
• Postmortem and Opportunity Analysis - perform postmortem analysis on various features and activations showcased during our betas to identify key business problems, develop data-driven insights & areas of opportunity
• Competitive Insights - stay on top of the competition by supporting the team with competitive insights on new launches, strategies, and tactics deployed that will help inform and shape our roadmap

Franchise Strategy
• Deep dive into the PC/Console cross-platform games marketplace to understand how the best companies create long-term strategies around gaming franchises
• Help to extend and justify our current Hogwarts Legacy franchise strategy through research, innovative thinking, and a passion for the industry & franchise as a whole
• Create visually compelling presentations to help Sr Management understand franchise needs, articulating strategy through visuals, charts, graphics and sound financial information
Overall
• Be a part of a meaningful group of passionate Potter fans looking to build and extend the reach of one of the biggest franchises in 2023. This role will take an active part in the decision-making and discussion process driving the strategic goals for the franchise.

Qualifications & Experience...
• 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 GPA)
• All 2024 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) or virtual MBA treks. All eligible applicants must attend 1 of the trek dates.
• 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 must be data-driven, outgoing, and communicative. We are looking for a product advocate who is not afraid to speak out
• Be able to analyze data, generate hypotheses & uncover key insights to make better decisions for the product
• Competitive Multiplayer Gaming is ideal
• Extensive experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Advanced Excel
• Showcase deep efficiency by building executive presentations in PowerPoint or other presentation software
• RStudio programming experience
• Python programming experience
• Extensive knowledge in analyzing and manipulating data in Looker, Tableau, and SQL
• An appreciation/high interest in the Wizarding World

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 collegiate 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: 6/3/2024- 8/16/2024
• Option #2: 6/10/2024- 8/23/2024
• 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: $50 per hour USD for Global Corporate Strategy MBA internships, $45 per hour USD for all other departments.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9kxzz-13-59-182-74-42 in your application.