Accounting & Tax Internships: NYC - 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!* 

Accounting & Tax Internships: NY - Summer 2024

Your New Role 

We have multiple Accounting and Tax internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for internship opportunities within this area.

This could include, but is not limited to:

• Executive Reporting & Strategic Planning Intern: NY - Summer 2024

• Treasury Intern – FX, Derivatives & Strategic Finance: NY - Summer 2024

• Content Acquisitions Programming Finance Intern: NY - Summer 2024

• US Federal Tax Planning Intern: NY - Summer 2024

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

• Maintain Executive Financial Management Reporting, geared toward the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors

• Support to Manager & Executive Director to ensure the CFOs deliverables toward Committees and Company leadership are met in a timely manner and with a consistent standard

• Ensure sure all reporting is cohesive and follows standardized definitions

• Maintain Scorecards and track relevant Key Performance Indicators

• Support the creation of ad-hoc reporting for Senior Executives, including Board presentations

• Create executive-ready presentation materials

• Partner with Investor Relations to provide all information necessary to prepare and execute Investor Communication, Earnings Releases, and Investor Days

• Assist in the development of effective FX and interest rate risk hedging strategies

• Contribute to executive analysis on risk management of WBD’s derivatives portfolio

• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative methods of optimizing the WBD’s capital structure with the goal of meeting financial targets and communicating guidance

• Assist in forecasting below-EBITDA P&L items, including depreciation, amortization, interest, restructuring, deal-related charges, and investment earnings

• Aid in the preparation of quarterly reporting packages for senior management

• Support cash flow forecasting activities, including content library licensing

• Learn and assist in the various HBO/MAX content acquisitions financial reporting functions and activities.

• Domestic Box Office research for future and historical theatrical releases.

• Assist in the creation and update of acquired content financial reporting schedules.

• Optimize historical theatrical programming schedules in the ATP Hyperion system.

• Assist in updating and maintaining details for HBO/MAX acquired content.

• Assist with ad hoc requests as necessary.

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 a U.S.-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. 

• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to apply in order to influence and drive decision-making

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to develop strong professional relationships with internal and external par