Film & TV Development, Production and Programming Internships - Summer 2025
Your New Role
We have multiple TV Development & Production/Post-Production 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 or LA 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
- Work closely with team members and shadow their day-to-day meetings including joining in on pitch meetings and getting a behind the scenes look at what it takes to be a network executive and/or Production or Post Executive
- Participate in development meetings and learn what makes a successful series
- Assist in-house productions with tasks including but not limited to research, logging/transcribing footage, and archiving deliverables
- Update internal database with post schedules, filmmaker contact information, and credits and maintaining and organizing the Master Tracker, Talent Tracker, and Production Report
- Provide input and opinion on shows the team is evaluating
- Screen episodes along with programming executives and follow along with the noting process
- Helping APs with keeping production schedules/shoot dates/etc. updated on documents and in Deal
- Create a monthly newsletter that highlights happenings in the industry
- And much more!
Qualifications & Experience
- Passion for television development/programming and/or production/post-production
- Interest in and/or background in unscripted programming and/or production or post-production
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to follow through on given tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation software
- Experience with video editing
- Familiarity with Premiere Pro is a plus
- Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize, and Smartsheet is a plus
- Previous experience with script coverage and/or working on student films or production/post-production in past internships a plus
- 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 or Senior Undergrad student (18 years or older)
- Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.
- 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.
What to know before applying:
- The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.
- Program date options:
- Option 1: June 2nd – August 15th
- Option 2: June 9th – August 22nd
- 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.
- Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. 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,