2024 US Summer Internship - Production & Project Management

Activision Blizzard

Oct 14, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Austin, +1

Requirements

Production Internship:
In depth experience with project management showcased through school projects on previous employment
Knowledge of Excel and Jira or other project management software
Experience leading a development project
You are familiar with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, specifically Scrum.
You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with many internal and external groups.
You are passionate about video game development
Project Management Intern:
Understanding of project planning concepts, including waterfall, agile / scrum.
Basic knowledge of planning and tracking tools such Smartsheets, Project, JIRA, Confluence.
Skills for breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks.
Ability to work with multiple collaborators, understand and document requirements, and track and report progress across projects.
Keep leadership and partners apprised of status.
In partnership with your team, leverage creativity and problem-solving to iterate on development processes.
Create transparency, predictability, and consistency within your team.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Player Profile:
Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating December 2024 – July 2025
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
Candidates must apply with a resume

Responsibilities

Production Internship: join one of our production teams as they support our games in real time. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys problem solving and fast paced environments. In this role you’ll coordinate with Producers, Artists, Engineers, Designers, and members of QA. Additionally, you’ll assist in tracking of tasks, document decisions, and assist the production team with administrative requests, archive game assets in a centralized system.
Project Management Intern: We are looking for a project management intern to organize and coordinate team projects with one of our core teams. As a Project Manager, you will act as a champion for the features your team develops and help to keep them on track towards delivery.

Activision Blizzard

Entertainment & Media

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

2008

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a global leader in interactive entertainment, operating across North America, Europe, and Asia. With a vast portfolio of beloved entertainment franchises such as Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™, they captivate and delight hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, establishing themselves as the largest gaming network worldwide. In addition to their impressive reach, Activision Blizzard takes pride in their recognition as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies To Work For®" for four consecutive years and being featured on FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" and "Future 50" lists. With over 10,000 talented employees across the globe, their team comprises some of the brightest minds in entertainment, media, and technology, all working towards the common goal of creating exceptional interactive entertainment experiences.