Talent Relations/Events & Awards Internships: LA - Summer 2024

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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, 2024  

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

Your New Role

 
We have multiple talent relations 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. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule

This could include, but is not limited to:

• Talent Relations & Events Intern: LA - Summer 2024

• Awards Intern: LA - Summer 2024

Your Role Accountabilities 

• Keep department contact sheets up-to-date with updated series regulars/EPs and rep contact info.

• Create contact sheets for new shows

• Reach out to reps to gather talent/EP birthdays and add to corresponding grids

• Track when shows are starting production and help with start of production gifts

• Support with record-keeping Awards histories

• Draft talent itineraries for premieres, festivals, awards ceremonies, FYCs, and other special events

• Support team members with various projects pertaining to Awards campaigning and planning.

• Keep department events calendar up to date weekly

• Attend brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas on event concepts

• Assist with the development of event rundowns, post event recap and presentation decks, and communications materials related to the event

• Develop, manage and track guest lists for upcoming events

• Assisting with coordinating team meetings with internal departments and outside vendors

• Help brainstorm and research charities for department donations and create donation cards

• Work events on-site, if needed

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of HBO | Max “For Your Consideration” events that features panelists/talent from HBO and Max original shows

• Gather HBO and Max accolade statistics that help decide current team campaign strategies

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)  

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Able to multitask and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines

• Proofread and copy edit

• Experience with office tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft 365 applications, and SharePoint/OneDrive

• Must be able to work in person with the team

• Wide degree of creativity and attention to detail

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in social media and digital media

• 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 Undergrad 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. 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.   

• Program date options: 

• Option 1: June 3rd – August 16th  

• Option 2: Ju