MBA Summer 2023 - Games Production

Company: Discovery, Inc.
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

Responsibilities

Your New Role...

The production intern for this production team during the summer of 2023 will have a number of responsibilities including competitive analysis of similar products, documentation writing, extensive gameplay & evaluation, Jira bug reviewing, marketing material review, general production planning and execution, first party operations assistance with meta-data gathering and editing, video capture & editing, working knowledge of NextGen platform gameplay to assist with help and other first party-related video features and localization management support

Qualifications

Your Role Accountabilities...

• 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
• Closed Beta planning and execution - partner with the developer and Product Management to set goals for a series of closed betas for an upcoming F2P game
• Postmortem and Opportunity Analysis - perform post mortem analysis on various features and activations showcased during closed betas to identify best practice insights while diving into our player data to identify opportunities for improvement
• 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
• Video capture & Editing
• Extensive Gameplay
• Attend meetings
• Assist with Localization execution
• Jira bug reviews
• Assist with marketing materials & metadata needs
  
  Qualifications & Experience...
  
  • Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
  • Must be a first year MBA candidate
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States
  • Must be Driven, Outgoing, & Communicative
  • Experienced RPG Gamer
  • Extensive knowledge of Harry Potter Lore
    • Solid knowledge of PC/Mac, Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
    • Highly organized and self-directed; able to keep on an assigned track with minimal direction
    • Strong presentation development skills (design and verbal)
    • Solid knowledge of social media with clear understanding of marketing principles
    • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Knowledge of basic research methods and strategies preferred.
      
      About the Internship Program...
      
      • Our Summer 2023 program is a 11-12 Week Internship that will run from Monday, June 5th through Friday, August 25th, 2023
      • Full time-schedule (35-40 hours/week) required
      • Company-issued computer or secured remote access provided for the duration of the internship program
      • Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive salary. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
      • Application deadline: 01/09/2023
        
        What We Offer...
        
        • Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
        • Engaging events including executive speaker sessions, professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
        • Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
        • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
        • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
          
          What You Can Expect to Take Away from the Program...
          
          • Opportunity 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
            
            Interviewing will take place from January through early February. A Warner Bros. Discovery 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.

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