What is Electronic Arts?
FUNDING - PUBLISHING - DISTRIBUTION
FOR
VIDEO GAMES
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Employees : 8,500
Offices in Europe, Asia, and North America
Headquartered in Redwood City, CA
Revenue: ~$4.4 billion
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We are an association of electronic artists who share a common goal. We want to fulfill the potential of personal computing
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Examples from their product line include:
What will I do at Electronic Arts?
FINANCIAL MODELING
As a publishing company, EA must know the video game industry on all fronts, including financial. Having financial models ready is necessary to the company's and its subsidiaries' success.
FORECASTING
Using knowledge of the finances of the video game industry, EA plans ahead and constructs the best plan going forward so that no studio is left in the dust concerning funding.
WHY EA?
INTERNSHIP AVAILABILITY
Among the only financial internships for the video game industry
It is rare to see other gaming companies with an internship for finance. EA proves its versatility in having this type of internship available.
COMPANY SIZE AND INFLUENCE
One of the most powerful publishing companies in the world
Ranking in the top 10 biggest video game companies in the world makes for a substantial reputation in the gaming industry. EA's size makes it a great place to network as its studios cover many different video game genres.
LOCATION
Redwood City, CA; practically inside Silicon Valley
Being in Silicon Valley allows for plenty of networking opportunities with other tech companies. Even if you don't end up working at EA, chances are you will have found another home among the other large companies that you see around EA.
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BUT WHY REALLY?
From left-top right-bottom right: Todd Howard, Hideo Kojima, Tim Schafer
These legendary video game developers have all had contact with EA. If you aspire to follow in their footsteps, then interning at the company will be a great start as you may end up meeting someone just as skilled as these three.