Electronic Arts

People Experience Internship & Graduate Rotational Program (27-Month Track)

Location: EA Redwood City, CA
Internship Duration: 12 weeks
Potential Post-Internship Opportunity: Full-Time | 27-Month Graduate Rotational Program

About Electronic Arts 

At Electronic Arts (EA), we don’t just create games—we craft experiences. Behind every great game is a team of talented, passionate people, and our People Experience (PE) team plays a vital role in empowering them to thrive.

We’re excited to offer a People Experience Internship designed as a launchpad into our 27-month Graduate Rotational Program—a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience, solve meaningful challenges, and grow into a future HR leader.

What You’ll Do During the Internship

As a PE Intern, you’ll work side-by-side with industry professionals and gain firsthand exposure to our people strategy. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Join a cross-functional team to tackle a real business challenge and present your ideas to senior leadership
• Build meaningful connections across EA’s global PE organization
• Partner with business teams on live projects, honing your project management and problem-solving skills
• Use workforce data to uncover trends and drive decisions around engagement, equity, and retention
• Where possible contribute to one or more of our ongoing PE programs, such as goal planning, performance management, talent planning, or compensation cycles

Post-Internship: Graduate Rotational Program Overview

If selected to continue, you’ll transition into a 27-month full-time rotational program designed to give you broad exposure and deep expertise across People Experience.

You’ll complete three core rotations:

1. People Experience Partnership

Work directly with a business unit to deliver key people programs and support their talent needs. You’ll deepen your understanding of how our business operates and strengthen your coaching, consulting, and relationship-building skills.

2–3. Centers of Excellence (Two Rotations)

You’ll rotate through two specialized PE teams to build technical expertise and strategic thinking in areas such as:

• Employee Relations – Conflict resolution, performance coaching, and positive employee experiences
• Talent Acquisition – Recruitment strategy, interviewing, onboarding, and talent pipeline planning
• Total Rewards – Compensation philosophy, annual focal processes, bonus strategy, and global pay architecture
• Talent & Analytics – Organizational effectiveness, change management, and data-driven insights
• People & Policy – Labor relations, employee investigations, risk management, and EVP alignment
• Inclusion – Collaborate on enterprise-wide inclusion efforts, ERG partnerships, and systemic equity reviews

What You’ll Gain

By the end of the program, you’ll have developed:

• A well-rounded understanding of the People Experience function across multiple disciplines
• Familiarity with our Talent Strategy and enterprise-wide people priorities
• Strong business acumen and the ability to influence across teams and levels
• Confidence in delivering clear, compelling communication across various audiences
• A powerful internal network across EA’s global PE community

Shared Experiences for All Participants

No matter your rotation path, you’ll:

• Partner with business leaders across the company
• Participate in at least one cyclical PE program (e.g., Performance Review, Talent Planning)
• Learn to navigate a global, fast-paced environment
• Develop skills in influencing without authority, operating in ambiguity, and leading with empathy
• Gain hands-on experience with PE systems, tools, and technologies
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and present your work to senior leadership

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• Passionate about creating meaningful, people-first workplace experiences
• Adaptable, curious, and energized by challenge and change
• A strong communicator with an analytical mindset and a bias for action
• Eager to build a career in People Experience and make an impact from day one
   
   

Ready to Build What’s Next? This isn’t just an internship—it’s the start of a long-term career. If you’re ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of creativity, people, and business, we’d love to meet you

The hourly pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including 80 hours per year of sick time (prorated based on scheduled hours per week if less than full-time), 16 paid company holidays per year, medical insurance, and 401(k).