Executive Search Intern: NYC - Spring 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.

Executive Search Intern: NYC - Spring 2025

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20th 

*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 NYC 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. 

This internship will partner with four Executive Search Recruiters to learn and understand our search process. They will learn how to conduct internet and desk research, and get direct exposure to the Executive Hiring Process.

 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Work closely with the Recruiters to provide internet and desk research, Social Media, resume database and employee referrals

• Partner with the Executive Search Recruitment team on search activity, key projects, and continually increase presence of both diverse and internal candidates for all searches

• Help source and build talent pipelines with the Executive Search Recruiters

• Additional administrative duties as necessary

Qualifications & Experience 

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•  Willing to support high volume recruitment activity

• Experience managing and tracking applicants within an applicant tracking system

• 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 cumulative 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. 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. 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the program is 12-weeks  

Program dates: