Communications Internships: LA - Summer 2024

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 15th*

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role
We have multiple Communications 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 Los Angeles area.

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• Programming & Streaming Communications Intern: LA - Summer 2024

• Internal Communications Intern: LA - Summer 2024

• WBD Corporate Communications Intern: LA - Summer 2024

Your Role Accountabilities
Duties could include:

• Contribute to and maintain industry grids, calendars

• Track and circulate all forms of press coverage daily

• Conduct research to support PR planning

• Help curate press lists

• Draft and copy edit press releases and pitches for department initiatives

• Maintain content on press and corporate sites

• Source photos for press releases and pitches from the Digital Library

• Draft social copy for PR social profiles like X and Instagram

• Preparing team meeting agendas, as well as participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions

• Bringing great ideas, rolling up sleeves, learning and contributing to key campaigns and company initiatives 

• Write, edit, curate and develop content for WBD’s intranet, newsletter, internal materials and social media

• Research editorial opportunities for executive leadership and generate reporter briefs. 

• Draft communications like executive bios, narratives, nominations, press releases, media alerts, reporter pitches and more.

• Compile executive briefing documents for thought leadership opportunities and interviews. 

• Attend PR and corporate events as needed. 

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

• Must be actively enrolled in an 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. 

• Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English majors preferred

• General understanding of PR concepts, practices, and tools

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with the ability to “speak” in various styles, tones and voices

•  Comfort in the Microsoft suite of applications; particularly Word and PowerPoint

• Well organized and able to work independently, able to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines

• Detail oriented, self-starter, hard worker

• Positive attitude, flexible demeanor, and willingness to work collaboratively and/or independently, depending on the project
   

The Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication; working knowledge of AP style

• Basic design skills a plus, Photoshop skills preferred

• Familiarity with Drupal is a plus

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks. Program date options include:

• Option 1: June 3rd – August 16th  

• Option 2: June 10th –