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Publishing and Creative Editorial Intern: NYC - Summer 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery
NY New York 315 Park Ave. S 6th Floor, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Feb 2024
💰 $50,000/yr($38,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

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, 2024  

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

The Job

By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the New York City 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:

  • Alloy Entertainment Creative Editorial Intern: NY - Summer 2024

Alloy Entertainment is seeking a creative editorial intern for its summer 2024 season. Alloy is a small team with a big heart, and we are seeking an intern that is ready and willing to dive into the creative process and be a hands-on member of the team from day one. This intern will attend development meetings, participate in brainstorming sessions, learn about the publishing and media industries, and help with administrative and organizational tasks around the office. We are most interested in candidates that are proactive and feel that they can flourish in a fast-paced work environment.

Alloy Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Discovery Company, is a creative thinktank and full-service editorial partner that develops and produces original books, television series, and feature films. Our hit properties include Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, You, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and many more. Alloy Entertainment generates unique commercial entertainment franchises and collaborates with authors, leading publishers, television networks, and movie studios to deliver its properties to the world.

Alloy Entertainment produces approximately thirty new books a year, which are published globally in over forty languages. More than eighty of Alloy Entertainment’s books have reached the New York Times Best Sellers list. In addition to its commercial success, Alloy’s books have received widespread acclaim, including National Book Award finalists, the Lambda Literary Award, the William C. Morris Award, and many more.

Your Role:

  • Attend creative and editorial meetings and take notes as needed.
  • Explore Alloy’s extensive backlist and brainstorm new ways to bring existing content to new markets.
  • Assist with various tasks for the editorial team, i.e. reading submissions, writing copy and coverage, and finding comps for new IP.
  • Participate in development and assist as needed, i.e. titling books, brainstorming new creative areas, and auditing/note-taking plotting sessions.
  • Provide administrative support to editors i.e. printing manuscripts, mailing books, organizing files etc.


Experience:

  • Candidates who possess a demonstrated interest in literature or creating and editing books will be prioritized.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Must have a strong command of the written word with high reading comprehension.
  • Must be able to maintain discretion and composure when dealing with well-known writers.

Requirements for all Internships:

  • 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 (2.8 or above GPA)
  • Must have the legal right to work in the United States. U.S. International students must hold an F1 Visa to be considered.

About Our Internship Program

WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that

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