WB Games Product Management Co-op Internship - Summer 2024

Key Skills

A/B Testing, AWS, Data Analytics, Docker, JavaScript, Linux Operating system, Microsoft-Excel, NoSQL, NumPy, PowerPivot, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. Games Boston is a Warner Bros. Games development studio focused on creating free-to-play games for mobile platforms. The studio is utilizing its extensive expertise in creating persistent online worlds that foster powerful social gaming communities to develop its hit mobile game, Game of Thrones: Conquest.

The Job

These co-ops will be located in the Boston, MA area from June to December 2024 (6 months). The selected co-ops will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.

The Daily

• Assist in reporting, planning and communication of Product Management plans

• Core focus on research, events, or analysis based on skill set and interest

• Assist Product Managers and Data Analysts with analysis of key performance indicators and forecasts for future performance

• Plan, execute and analyze A/B tests

• Contribute to the strategic planning on the live-operations team

• Organize player trends and engagement and share insight across the organization

• Stay up to date on latest mobile industry trends and top-performing competitive titles

The Essentials

• Currently enrolled as a student working towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Business, or related field (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship).

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior

• Preferred 3.0 GPA

• Students with matching experience or interest in product management will also be considered

• Strong analytical skills and a “mind for numbers”

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Collaborative attitude, detail oriented and ability to work well within a complex team structure

• Fearless when it comes to learning new ideas and concepts

• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, is required

• Willingness to become an active player of our titles to better understand motivating factors for player engagement and game design

• Can easily switch between work and play – we are a game studio, after all!

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. 

The Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or co-op experience within digital marketing, data analytics and/or product management at a consumer software organization strongly preferred

• Experience with SQL or similar scripting languages is a plus

About Our Program

WBD's Internship/Co-op 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 this co-op:

• 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 Summer 2024 co-op program is 6 months from June to December dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule

• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity for the full duration of the program.

• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.

• The application deadline is on or before November 10.  After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.

We are interviewing through Fall 2023 on a rolling basis. A Warner Bros. Discovery Intern 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 for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $29 per hour USD.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.