Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Economy

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Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience.We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directlyimpact the team you are contributing to.   

All internships will be conductedin-person.Hosting managers willdetermine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have theoption to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.  

Internship Program Requirements 

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028 

• Available toparticipate in a 12-week internship starting inmid-May or mid-June   

• Currentlyresiding in the US or open torelocating oneself to the US   

• 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   

• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks   

• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities   

• Is engaged,seeks to learn, andis able to manage time effectively   

• A passion for significantlyimpacting game development   

• Applicants must apply with a resume to be considered   

Internship Opportunities 

GameEconomyIntern: 

We are looking for a talented Gameeconomy Intern who can apply theirexpertise towards understanding and improving the player experience. This role will use economic theory and empirical methods to help us better learn how players can thrive in Call of Duty, providing insights that canbenefit game developers and product managers. This role will have a vast wealth of game data at your disposal, and the ideal candidate will be proficient in using SQL and statistical software to glean insights from it.  

Requirements: 

• Deep knowledge of applying quantitative methods (including econometrics, probability, and statistics) to find the truth and narrative in the data 

• Expertise in querying with SQL and performing analysis in Python/R 

• Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of gaming 

• Strong communication skills to relay thesignificance of your findings 

• Knowledge of data visualization techniques and standard processes 

Hosting Location: Activision Publishing (Santa Monica, CA) 

Our World  

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment.We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy;we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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. 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet allqualifications? 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. 

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 againston the basis of disability. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonableassistance 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 toaccommodationrequests@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 visitinghttps://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.