Posted:
10/7/2024, 10:37:31 AM
Location(s):
Burbank, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Internship
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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 the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating 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: Friday, November 15th
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as early as possible—positions may close sooner than expected due to high applicant volume!*
We’re seeking ambitious 1st-year MBA students eager to launch their careers at one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies.
All 2025 MBA Interns will be chosen exclusively from the attendees of the MBA Trek on Friday, January 10th, 2025 (In-Person/Virtual). If you want to be a 2025 WBD MBA Intern, this is your first step!
The Warner Bros. Discovery MBA Trek offers you a unique opportunity to engage with recruiters, former interns, and executives while diving into our company culture, hearing the latest business updates, and receiving essential interview tips. This trek is your gateway to understanding what sets our award-winning internship program apart. During this immersive event, you'll have exclusive access to the network and connect directly with hiring managers for 2025 MBA internship positions at WBD.
Your New Role
The Sales & Marketing Group is responsible for 1.) driving revenue, margin, and market share across all channels of trade, 2.) expanding sources of income and delivering new revenue streams, and 3.) recruiting new readers with audience-appropriate campaigns and product formats.
Leveraging research, competitive market data, global economic trends, and retail analytics, the Revenue Growth Strategy MBA Intern will evaluate potential new sources of income for DC Comics and recommend an actionable plan for DC to reach new audiences globally.
The rich history of characters that make up the DC universe allows fans to imagine beyond themselves. Facilitating joy and entertaining the world is a pretty compelling reason to be excited to come to work every day!
DC Comics is a completely vertical business that sits in Bruce Campbell’s Strategy & Business Development organization. DC reports to Meg Maro, the executive vice president of Global Franchise who is responsible for DC, Wizarding World, and Looney Tunes among other key brands for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Your Role Accountabilities
Research and analyze how publishing can drive audience growth for the DC brand, focusing primarily on comics and other general publishing categories across a myriad of demographics.
Analyze successful comic and general book publishers across different genres and understand their mix of revenue sources. Then, compare those results to DC's own revenue mix, and highlight gaps in strategy.
Discover global demand for various reading formats and the demographic of readers engaging in various content and formats.
Highlight a list of potential content and retail partners that would allow DC to reach new and/or adjacent reading audiences.
Interview and work with key stakeholders within DC and broader WBD divisions to gain perspective and develop your recommended strategy, including research, retail analytics, editorial, distribution, and of course sales and marketing.
Present your findings and final recommendations to key stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a quantitative field (Economics, Social Science, Finance, Business)
Experience in data analytics, sales or market analysis or related field preferred
Experience with business intelligence tools recommended (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Understanding of KPIs, sales metrics, business case development required
Ability to work with and interpret data to produce actionable insights and make recommendations to key stakeholders across the company
Must be actively enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
Must be a 1st year MBA student
Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
All 2025 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) OR Virtual MBA Trek. All eligible applicants must attend the trek.
Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program.
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 graduate 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 10-12 weeks depending on the student’s availability
Program dates
Option #1: 6/2/2025- 8/15/2025
Option #2: 6/9/2025- 8/22/2025
Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid 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.
The recruiting process will take place from November through February. 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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $45 per hour USD for MBA Interns.
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.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Website: https://www.warnerbros.com/
Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1918
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Art ⋅ Digital Entertainment ⋅ Film ⋅ Film Production ⋅ Telecommunications ⋅ TV Production