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WB Games User Research & Operations Intern: Knutsford - Summer 2026-2027
Application Deadline: On or before Sunday 15 March*
* Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
This scheme is open for those enrolled in a Master’s program at university, looking for a year-in-industry as part of their course.
Your New Role
The WB Games User Research team bridges the link between players and game developers. As a connective tissue that shapes product direction, the UR team empowers decision-making by delivering actionable insights that reflect real player needs and expectations.
Your Role Accountabilities
Install and test builds on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch consoles
Recruit participants for studies from internal and external databases
Moderate 1:1 usability studies and group playtests in lab locations in Knutsford and London
Set up lab for playtesting in Knutsford and London
Assisting with:
Assist in study design, survey creation and scripting
Assist in coding data, analyzing telemetry, and report writing
By the end of the program the intern would have firsthand experience in running user research studies for games in development during various phases of production.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential skills:
Passionate and experienced video game player
Strong understanding of UX principles, quant and qual methods, and research tools (via coursework or experience)
Troubleshooting hardware and software on PCs
Strong verbal communication skills to deal with groups of people
Strong written communication skills for digital communication
Nice to have skills:
Python for data analysis
Prompt engineering
Prototyping and wireframing
What to know before applying:
The details of the summer programme are below:
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: July 2026
End Date: July 2027
Salary: £29,000
About Our Internship Program
WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from the program:
Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
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Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
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