2025 US Summer Internship – MBA (General Management)

6 Days ago • 3 Years + • Product Management

About the job

Summary

Activision Blizzard offers a 10-week summer internship for MBA students graduating by May/June 2026, with 3+ years of full-time work experience. The internship, based in Santa Monica or Irvine, CA (relocation assistance provided), involves a meaningful project and collaboration with industry experts. Possible assignments include analytics, business development, marketing, product management, or tech strategy, with potential for full-time roles afterward. Interns will gain valuable skills, participate in learning & development events, and contribute directly to team impact. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills are crucial, along with project management and data analysis expertise. Consulting experience is a plus.
Must have:
  • MBA student graduating by May/June 2026
  • 3+ years full-time work experience
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written skills
  • Project management & teamwork experience
  • Excellent presentation skills
Good to have:
  • Consulting experience
Perks:
  • Relocation services
  • Living stipend
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
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Job Title:

2025 US Summer Internship – MBA (General Management)

Requisition ID:

R023717

Job Description:

Player Profile 
 

  • Currently enrolled in business school and graduating by May/June of 2026. 

  • 3+ years full-time work experience. 

  • Available for a 10-week internship starting mid-June, relocating to Santa Monica, California or Irvine, California 

  • Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts 

  • Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner 

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills 

  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills 

  • Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively  

  • Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams. 

  • Ability to steer others through influence and teamwork signifying advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills. 

  • Skillfully use data to research complex information and produce summaries utilizing excellent numerical and statistical skills. 

  • Can move nimbly between strategy and execution. 

  • Superb presentation skills with the ability to adjust to various audiences ranging from senior leaders, external partners, and cross functional peers. 

  • Self-motivated and driven. 

  • Consulting experience is a plus 

  • We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. 

 

 

Internship Opportunities 
 
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office Monday-Friday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns) 

Potential internship location(s) Santa Monica, CA or Irvine, CA, depending on team assignment. 
 
Possible MBA Intern functional assignments with the potential to pipeline into the ABK Rotation Program may include but are not limited to:  

  • Analytics & Insights 

  • Business Development 

  • Marketing - Global Publishing 

  • Marketing - Digital Commerce 

  • Product Management 

  • Tech Strategy 

 

 

Non-rotational post-grad fulltime opportunities may be available upon team’s discretion. 

 

 
Your Platform 
 

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2025 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person). 

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided a living stipend to supplement rent, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs. 

 
Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environmentWe aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. 

Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $30.00 - $60.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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