Coordinator, Early Career & Outreach

Company Description

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

DreamWorks Animation is seeking a highly organized, efficient, and people-passionate Coordinator to join our fast-moving Early Careers & Outreach team. As part of DreamWorks’ broader Talent Acquisition organization, our Early Career Programs & Outreach team connects the studio to schools, nonprofits, and industry partners - opening doors for the next generation of talent through our Internship, Trainee, and Fellowship programs.

This role is high-impact and deeply collaborative. From coordinating all things Internship Program to executing outreach initiatives with partnership organizations/colleges/universities, we move quickly and with purpose. We are looking for someone who’s ready to jump in, own their lane, and elevate every experience, all in service of developing the next generation of creative talent!

This role is located onsite in Glendale, CA and reports to the Sr. Manager, Early Careers & Outreach.

Responsibilities

Early Career Programs:

• Own the recruitment lifecycle of the early career programs (Internships, Trainees, Fellowships): job postings, interview scheduling, onboarding, offboarding.
• Provide early career candidates with a positive and lasting impression when interviewing.
• Keep our databases organized and up-to-date.
• Update key program materials regularly and oversee program communications, flyers, trackers and newsletters.
• Collaborate with Marketing on social media campaigns that spotlight our interns/trainees/fellows and amplify our brand.
  
  

Event Planning: This is where you shine. You’ll be the go-to for planning and executing events for both early career programs and outreach initiatives.

• Lead the charge executing logistics on all Early Careers events, from orientations, to intern events, to studio classes, to large-scale outreach initiatives.
• Handle the event planning details with multiple stakeholders: vendors, catering, facilities, flyer communications, NDAs, drive on passes, etc.
• Create branded materials: flyers, agendas, signage, social media assets, etc. while reflecting the DreamWorks spirit.
• Work with internal teams from catering to facilities to technology to ensure a seamless event.
• Bring fresh ideas to the table and elevate every event with your creative touch.
  
  

Outreach Initiatives

• Coordinate and execute campus visits and virtual outreach including: managing logistics, designing flyers, updating presentations, managing portfolio submissions, etc.
• Own operational details: NDAs, guest passes, tech set up, room reservations - ensuring every visit runs smoothly and professionally.
• Maintain professionalism and strong communication with colleges, universities, and academic orgs.
• Help craft messaging and materials that tell our story and connect with students.
• Represent DreamWorks with energy, authenticity, and professionalism at career fairs, panels and industry events.
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ year of relevant experience in HR/Recruiting, university relations, and/or event coordination.
• Ability to travel to local colleges/universities during peak recruiting seasons.
• You’re a natural communicator — clear, warm, and confident.
• You’re obsessed with details and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• You’ve planned events and loved every minute of it.
• You genuinely care about helping early career talent grow and succeed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Familiarity with application tracking systems or CRM tools.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Calendar, Sheets, Drive).
• Experience in the animation or entertainment
• Graphic design experience (i.e. Adobe)
• Experience in fast-paced, high energy environments
  
  

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment 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.

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].