Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

MBA Intern, Platform Strategy (Summer 2027)

Location: Redwood City, CA, USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Duration: 12 weeks, full-time, starting May or June 2027

Department: Global Publishing, Global Partners

About EA and Platform Strategy

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity excels, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The Platform Strategy team defines how EA engages with console, PC, mobile, cloud, and emerging platforms, aligning platform choices with franchise growth and long-term value. We manage platform intelligence, connect platform strategy to EA's planning process, support partner engagement, and own EA's multi-year platform roadmap.

Role Overview

We are looking for an MBA Intern, Platform Strategy for Summer 2027. Over 12 weeks, you will lead a keystone project that contributes to the execution of one of EA's priority growth strategies, and you will support the team's ongoing platform strategy work. You will work across Publishing, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, EA Platform, and our studios, and you will present your recommendations to senior leaders.

Keystone Project

Own a summer-long project on a priority platform opportunity. Using market trends, player behavior, and business performance, you will build the analysis and recommendation and present it to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

Research and Insights: Research and synthesize market, partner, player, competitive, policy, and financial data; translate findings into clear insights, implications, and recommendations; maintain platform playbooks, metrics, partner roadmaps, and supporting source materials
Platform Decision Framework: Apply EA’s framework (criteria, measurements, trade-offs) to support platform decisions
Business Case Support: Build opportunity models and scenario analyses that inform investment decisions
Cross-Functional Partnership: Work with internal stakeholders to align assumptions, reconcile differing inputs, identify risks and opportunities, and advance platform recommendations
Platform Strategy Deliverables: Develop executive-ready presentations and decision materials that feed EA’s growth investment processes and are reviewed by senior leadership

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a full-time MBA program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
Strong financial modeling and market sizing skills
Able to turn complex or incomplete data into a clear storyline for senior audiences
Experience preparing and presenting strategic content to executives
Comfortable using AI tools to speed up research and analysis
Working knowledge of gaming platforms and how players buy and play games
Interest in the entertainment and video game industry
Enjoy working across teams and adapting when priorities change

What You’ll Gain

Ownership of a high-visibility project that shapes how EA executes a priority strategy
Hands-on experience with platform strategy, franchise planning, and financial forecasting
Exposure to strategy discussions across platform investment decisions
Opportunities to present your recommendations to stakeholders and senior decision makers
Mentorship from leaders in Publishing and other EA functions as well as a portfolio of tangible deliverables (executive packages, models, frameworks)

You must be available for a full-time paid internship in the summer of 2027.

At this time, we are considering MBA students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program in the summer of 2027, slated to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.

Pay Transparency - North America

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

Interns in California are also eligible for Voluntary Disability Insurance.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Electronic Arts

MBA Intern, Platform Strategy

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