Paid Intern - Development

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

The Role
We are looking for a sharp, culturally curious intern to join our creative team for Summer 2026. This role
sits close to the day-to-day creative process of developing premium content, giving you real exposure to
how stories get identified, evaluated, and moved forward inside a growing studio.
The right person is a strong reader and writer, detail-oriented, and genuinely excited about storytelling in
the anime, gaming, and modern action space. You should be someone who doesn't just consume content
but thinks critically about it and wants to understand how it gets made.
This internship is ideal for someone who wants a front-row seat to how original IP and premium content
get developed, and who is eager to grow within the creative side of the entertainment industry.
This role is based out of our Los Angeles, CA office and is fully in-person.

What You'll Do
• Read submissions and write coverage with clear, thoughtful analysis
• Track and evaluate incoming material across formats and genres
• Draft filmmaker and talent lists to support active development
• Check talent and project availability as needed
• Support the development team with research and project preparation
• Assist with general office operations and day-to-day team needs

This Internship Is a Great Fit If...
• You are a strong writer with sharp critical thinking skills
• You are deeply interested in anime, gaming, and modern action storytelling
• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at once
• You want hands-on experience inside a fast-moving, creative entertainment company
• You are eager to learn and grow

About the Internship
• Summer 2026 term: May to August
• Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week
• Office hours: 9am to 6pm
• Friendly and dynamic work environment

Qualifications
• Current college student or recent graduate
• Available to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA
• Strong writing, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Arena SNK does not provide visa sponsorship.