LAUNCH Fellowship Program, DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the animation industry. Our talent development programs aim to identify and support driven and passionate students from underrepresented backgrounds. Our talent development programs aim to identify and support driven and passionate students from underrepresented communities, including individuals from varied socioeconomic backgrounds or geographies, and/or who are racially or ethnically diverse, different genders or gender identities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled, and/or military veterans.

The Launch Fellowship Program is a virtual talent development program that offers an 8-week curriculum of various workshops, courses, and speaker series designed to open up pathways for students and new graduates from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in animation.

Launch Fellows will have the opportunity to build their professional network, attend weekly workshops, and receive mentorship from experienced professionals at DreamWorks. This program is open to students and recent graduates from a variety of backgrounds, with a focus on creating opportunities for underrepresented individuals. A stipend is offered to all Fellows upon the successful completion of the program.

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Launch Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: January 20, 2025 11:59PM PT

Program Dates: February 19, 2025 - April 9, 2025

How to Apply

• Upload a Resume 

• Upload a Cover Letter in the Additional Attachments section answering the following questions:

  • Can you commit to meeting 90 minutes every week on Wednesdays at 2:00PM PT / 5:00PM ET from February 19 - April 9?

  • In 500 words:

    • Share your motivation for seeking a fellowship with DreamWorks Animation. What aspects of animation, children/family programming, and/or DreamWorks inspire your interest? 
    • Describe the specific career path(s) within entertainment/animation that capture your interest. How do you envision yourself making a meaningful impact in these areas, and what drives your passion for pursuing a career in this industry?
    • DreamWorks is committed to amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities through storytelling. In your own words, articulate the importance of sharing narratives from diverse perspectives. Explain how you see yourself creatively contributing to the storytelling process and adding unique perspectives to the stories DreamWorks tells.

Responsibilities: “What would you say you do here?”

• Participate in weekly online workshops focusing on various topics to enhance your understanding of animation, production processes, and the intricacies of DreamWorks TV and Feature pipelines.

• Engage in regular meetings with a dedicated Launch Mentor to receive personalized guidance and motivation. Collaboratively identify and set career goals while exploring relevant resources to support your professional development journey.

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Must be 18 years of age or older 

• Pursuing Bachelor or Graduate degree or be a recent graduate (within six months of graduation date) 

• Ability to commit to 8 weeks of this virtual program

• Commit to attending most, if not all, of the weekly virtual workshops offered

• Must have own equipment (computer, headphones, etc.) and stable Internet connection
   

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• Interest in Feature or TV Animation

• Solid communication and organizational skills  

• Knowledge of DreamWorks TV and Feature animation properties and franchise

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance
Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles' County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.