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 Warner Bros. Discovery DTC Podcast department is responsible for podcasts across a wide variety of Warner Bros. Discovery brands, including HBO, Max, discovery+, ID, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, Discovery Channel, and more. We work closely with programming and production teams to develop and produce original and companion podcasts that delight audiences and deepen fan engagement with our brands and streaming products. This is a strategy internship for MBA candidates.
Your Role Accountabilities
- Qualitative and quantitative analytical support of podcasting initiatives in relation to the strategic goals of the department, specifically around podcast monetization efforts
- Create executive-ready presentations to summarize key findings, recommendations, and evaluations of strategic opportunities
- Summer project designed around collecting information from team members and cross-functional collaborators to then build a new model for metric and performance tracking for our slate of programming
- Assist Manager of Podcast Strategy in developing and implementing audience growth strategies in conjunction with our podcast marketing team, including pursuing partnerships with distribution platforms, networks, and creators to find and engage new listeners.
- Identify new opportunities for testing and learning via data insights and analyses
- Research, track, and analyze competitive trends
- Collaborate with internal partners as necessary including marketing, research, finance, legal and business affairs, product, ad sales, and more
- This intern will report to the Manager of Podcast Strategy and work across the podcast team and the broader DTC organization
Qualifications & Experience
- Solid knowledge of PC/Mac, and Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Highly organized and self-directed; able to keep on an assigned track with minimal direction
- Strong presentation development skills (design and verbal)
- Solid knowledge of social media with a clear understanding of marketing principles
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic research methods and strategies is preferred.
- 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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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.