Communications Internships: LA - Spring 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery - Application Deadline: Monday, October 23
Location: Culver City, CA or Burbank, CA
About the job
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are thestorytellersbringing our characters to life, thecreatorsbringing them to your living rooms and thedreamerscreating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 23
Your New Role
We have multiple Communication internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the Los Angeles area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.
Your Role Accountabilities
Contribute to and maintain industry grids
Track and circulate all forms of press coverage daily
Conduct research to support PR planning
Help curate press lists
Draft and copy edit press releases and pitches for department initiatives
Upload show publicity photos to press site
Source photos for press releases and pitches from the Digital Library
Draft social copy for PR social profiles
Twitter and Instagram
Preparing team meeting agendas
Qualifications & Experience
Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English Majors Preferred
General understanding of PR concepts, practices, and tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Well organized and able to work independently
Detail oriented, self-starter, hard worker
Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
Must be a rising Junior or Senior student (18 years or older)
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
The Nice To Haves
Excellent written and verbal communication; working knowledge of AP style
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
Proofread and copy edit
Wide degree of creativity and attention to detail
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 semester:
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
And Finally, What To Know Before Applying
The duration of the program is 11 weeks
Program Dates
Start Date: January 29th
End Date: April 19th
Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in ahybrid capacity.
Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
Interviewing will take place fromOctoberthrough mid-December. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.