Fall 2026

KVDA Tech Ops Internship

DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces animated films and TV series

Compensation Overview

$15/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

San Antonio, TX, USA

In Person

On-site in San Antonio, Texas.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate degree from an accredited institution with proof of enrollment.
  • Sophomore standing or above (minimum 30 complete credit hours).
  • Available to work at least 20 hours per week.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship from NBCUniversal.
  • Able to work on-site in San Antonio, Texas.
Responsibilities
  • Assist APC Directors during live newscast production and observe the coordination of live television broadcasts.
  • Support producers, editors, and newsroom managers in creating and preparing content for broadcast.
  • Learn professional media asset management, including ingesting, organizing, archiving, restoring, and managing digital media.
  • Gain experience with newsroom file workflows and content management systems.
  • Observe and collaborate with professionals across multiple departments, including Production, News, TechOps Operations, and Engineering.
  • Participate in special projects and other learning opportunities that provide additional exposure to broadcast operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for television newscasts, media production, or broadcast technology.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

DreamWorks Animation produces animated films and television shows for family and children audiences, creating stories and characters that appeal to multiple generations. Its products are brought to life through a full animation pipeline, including in-house technology like the Moonray rendering platform, and a studio ecosystem that supports development from concept to release. Work combines artistry and engineering to deliver feature films, TV series, and related experiences, with revenue coming from box office, licensing, merchandise, and partnerships with streaming services. The company differentiates itself with its proprietary animation technology, a large creative talent pool at its Glendale campus, and a track record of popular franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon, along with award-winning storytelling. Its goal is to produce high-quality, engaging animated content and advance animation technology while expanding its franchises across theaters, TV, and digital platforms.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

Glendale, California

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Kung Fu Panda 4 partnerships expand merchandise, food, and lifestyle licensing.[2]
  • WWF collaboration strengthens franchise affinity through conservation-focused cause marketing.[2]
  • Mixed in-house and partner-studio production can lower costs while preserving quality.[6]

What critics are saying

  • Comcast ownership exposes DreamWorks to NBCUniversal's broader strategic priorities.[1]
  • Franchise concentration makes box office softness directly hit licensing and merchandising.[5][7]
  • Reliance on Glendale concentrates operational risk in a single production hub.[2][5]

What makes DreamWorks Animation unique

  • Glendale campus co-locates artists, technologists, and engineers for faster iteration.[2]
  • Premo and MoonRay give DreamWorks proprietary, award-recognized animation capabilities.[2]
  • Cross-platform production spans feature films, television, and digital storytelling.[2][7]

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-12%

2 year growth

-12%
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