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.
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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 Client Partnerships and Inclusion Solutions (CPIS) team sits within the Ad Sales organization, and has a unique remit dedicated to two key priorities: 1) building client direct relationships with key brand targets, and 2) super-serving our clients interested in reaching multicultural audiences across our WBD portfolio.
This internship will have the opportunity to get hands on experience in the media ad sales at one of the leaders in media publishing. The role will support the CPIS team in developing programs and packages for our key target accounts. They will also be required to work across our WBD divisions to uncover and unlock multicultural programs for our marketplace.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Responsibilities will include: Client research, marketplace research, pitch development, execution of Inclusion initiatives
- Tangible Projects: Revenue Reporting, Pitch Deck Development, Client Strategy Development
- At the end of the semester, the intern will have gained a multi-faceted deep dive on all aspects of media ad sales. From partnering with our research teams, to partnering with marketing, to preparing for client meetings, this role will get an all-access perspective on media sales.
Qualifications & Experience
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software for analyzing demographic data and preparing reports on diversity metrics.
- Presentation & Communication Tools: Proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides for creating presentations.
- Cultural Competence & Awareness: A deep understanding and respect for diverse backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic status.
Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse groups. - Emotional Intelligence: Strong empathy, active listening, and the ability to handle sensitive topics with discretion.
Conflict resolution and mediation skills in diverse team environments. - Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate strategies and programs effectively to different levels of the organization.
- Relationship Building & Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across various departments, ensuring initiatives are aligned with broader organizational goals.
- Comfort Working with Senior Leaders & External Clients: Confidence and poise in interacting with senior leaders, demonstrating the ability to articulate DEI goals and strategies to executives.
- Ability to manage external relationships with clients, vendors, or community organizations, presenting DEI initiatives effectively and representing the organization professionally.
- 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 with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.