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
Warner Bros. Games is an integral part of the Warner Bros. Discovery organization, focused on bringing AAA games franchises such as the Batman Arkham Series, Mortal Kombat, LEGO and Hogwarts Legacy to market. The Games Publishing Production team is looking for a motivated MBA student to help us build and execute strategic product objectives around the Hogwarts Legacy franchise. The ideal candidate is in a game-focused program and can understand Product Management objectives and analysis across both Premium and Free-to-Play products. This is an exciting time to work within the games group at WBD as we build upon our billion-dollar Hogwarts Legacy franchise and launch new and interesting titles to surprise and delight our fans.
Your Role Accountabilities
Product Strategy
- Champion the Player while Balancing the Business - be the voice of the player, but balance that with the business goals to drive wins on both sides
- Postmortem and Opportunity Analysis - perform postmortem analysis on various features and activations showcased during our launches to identify key business problems, develop data-driven insights & areas of opportunity
- Competitive Insights - stay on top of the competition by supporting the team with competitive insights on new launches, strategies, and tactics deployed that will help inform and shape our roadmap
Franchise Planning
- Deep dive into the PC/Console cross-platform games marketplace to understand how the best companies create long-term strategies around gaming franchises
- Help to extend and justify our current Hogwarts Legacy franchise strategy through research, innovative thinking and a passion for the industry & franchise as a whole
- Create visually compelling presentations to help Sr Management understand franchise needs, articulating strategy through visuals, charts, graphics and sound financial information
Overall
- Be a part of a meaningful group of passionate Potter fans looking to build and extend the reach of one of the biggest franchises. This role will take an active part in the decision-making and discussion process driving the strategic goals for the franchise
Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must be data-driven, outgoing and communicative. We are a looking for product advocate who is not afraid to speak out
- Be able to analyze data, generate hypothesis & uncover key insights to make better decisions for the product
- Online Multiplayer RPG Gaming is ideal
- Extensive experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and Advanced Excel
- Showcase a deep efficiency with building executive presentations in powerpoint or other presentation software
- Nice to Haves: RStudio programming experience, Python programming experience, Extensive knowledge in analyzing and manipulating data in Looker, Tableau and SQL, & An appreciation/high interest in the Wizarding World
- 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.