Communications Internships: NYC - Spring 2025

Posted:
10/7/2024, 10:36:46 AM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

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.

Communications Internships: NYC - Spring 2025

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20th *Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role
We have multiple Communications 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 New York City area.

This could include, but is not limited to: 

  • Employer Branding Intern: NYC - Spring 2025

  • Programming & Streaming Communications Intern: NYC - Spring 2025


Your Role Accountabilities

  • Help build an evergreen content library of employee stories and spotlights for the WBD LinkedIn and @WBDlife Instagram & Twitter

  • Monitor new trends in employer branding and recruitment marketing, research the competitive landscape, and understand the evolving social landscape

  • Assist with production & promotion of our ''Empowered Women, Empower Women'' podcast

  • Collaborate to help develop impactful, creative campaigns that embolden the Warner Bros. Discovery brand and attract top, diverse talent

  • 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 like X and Instagram

  • Preparing team meeting agendas

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Exceptional editorial skills: You can write both short- and long-form blog content and can deftly adapt your writing style to our brand voice

  • Technical prowess and digital savvy: You have experience with the usual tools like MS Office and can get up to speed on new platforms with ease.

  • Familiarity with graphic design and video editing is a plus

  • Detail oriented, self-starter, hard worker

  • General understanding of PR concepts, practices, and tools

  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)

  • Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Grad Student (18 years or older)

  • Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)  

  • 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. 

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

What to know before applying: 

The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 12 weeks. Program date options include:

Program dates: 

  • Start Date: January 27th 

  • End Date: April 18th 

Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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.   

  • Interviewing will take place from October through 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. 

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  

 

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: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate 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].