Ad Sales Intern: Chicago- Summer 2025

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.

Ad Sales Intern: Chicago - Summer 2025

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th*   

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

Your New Role 

This internship will be located in the Chicago area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. The WBD Summer Ad Sales Internship Program offers undergraduate students an exciting opportunity to work at one of the largest media companies in the world. As an Ad Sales Intern, you get the opportunity to work across all our US networks while participating in real-world projects and gaining hands-on work experience.

Your Role Accountabilities 

• Interact with Sales to understand Ad Sales and the Media Industry

• Work Closely with Account Executives by attending various meetings and working on tasks/projects

• Learn about all WBDs multimedia platforms

• Assist Account Coordinators in their day-to-day tasks

• Learn about various Ad Sales topics and then present weekly on that topic (Advanced Advertising, Linear VS. Streaming..etc)

• Build relationships with other Ad Sales departments (Pricing, Planning & Operations, Linear Commerical Operations, Marketing, Billing & Direct Response)

• Attend Speaker series with various Ad Sales Leaders across WBD

• Present Ad Sales final project (pitch presentation) to various Ad Sales team members and leaders

Qualifications & Experience 

• Strong problem-solving skills and customer service skills

• Detail-oriented and team player

• Must be able to work collaboratively with team members

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies

• 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 or Senior (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. 

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.