Research & Analytics Internships: NYC - Fall 2025

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Research & Analytics Internships: NYC -Fall 2025

• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th*  
• *Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role 

We have multiple Research & Analytics 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 NYC 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. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• CNN Digital Growth Analytics Intern
• CNN Data Science Intern

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Responsible for tracking and analyzing key performance and engagement metrics across Digital platforms and products, and in the broader news and information landscape.
• Conduct comprehensive research on consumer behaviors and insights, including demographic analysis. 
• Identify industries that benefit or are harmed the most by current consumer trends.
• Assist the department's analysts with daily performance reports, including tracking daily top stories on CNN and running Nielsen ratings reports for CNN and its competitors
• Produce CNN Original Series and Films dashboard reports
• Update existing trackers with the performance of CNN's content across the WBD portfolio
• Assist with primary research projects, including producing surveys for viewer feedback and testing potential titles for new program launches
• Help manage the team's ePoll Market Research submissions schedule
• Assist with the team's data visualization and automation projects
• Embrace learning new skills, tools and analytical techniques

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should be passionate about data & analytics, news, emerging technology and media trends, and should have the curiosity to explore data, driven to understand the ''why'', and a passion to draw connections
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Project and time management skills - ability to be organized and proactive
• Knowledge in/experience with PivotTables and essential Excel analysis formulas (including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUMIF)
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Requirements​

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) 
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate 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. 

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or experience with Python, SQL, R

What to know before applying: 

The duration of the program is 10 weeks  

• Program dates: 
  • Start Date: October 6th 
  • End Date: December 12th  

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 August through mid-September. 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.