Contributions and Employee Impact Intern: LA – 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.

Contributions and Employee Impact Intern: LA – Spring 2025

Application Deadline: Sunday , October 20th

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

Your New Role

This internship will be located in the LA 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.

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to positively impacting communities around the world. We harness our platforms, content and people as well as work with nonprofit partners to nurture positive change one bold story at a time, working across WBDs portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. Our core impact pillars include helping vulnerable communities, creating career pathways, and protecting the planet.

Your Role Accountabilities

Charitable vetting and contributions support. Research, analyze, track and recommend charities for partnerships as needed

Provide program management support for employee-focused social impact initiatives, including volunteering and company-wide campaigns

Work with non-profit partners on sponsorship fulfillment, including tribute ads, identifying guest lists and sharing opportunities with employees

Help execute external and internal communication strategies: drafting presentations, case studies, social media content and internal newsletters

Program support our flagship skills training & education programs, including Access to Action and Story Lab

Additional admin tasks as necessary

Qualifications & Experience

Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required.

The ability to multi-task, stay organized and pivot, when necessary, while tracking multiple projects at once.

The ability to work well under pressure and solve problems quickly.

A positive and gracious attitude, personable.

A can-do outlook, including the ability to step in for a team member at any time.

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in social media platforms.

Knowledge/passion for social impact/corporate social responsibility

Experience with event planning and/or volunteer management

Must be based in LA and able to commute to the Studio Lot in Burbank.

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 1 2- weeks

Program dates:

Start Date: January 2 7 th

End Date: April 1 8 th

Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity .

Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required ; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided .

Interviewing will take place from October through early December . A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

About Our Internship Program

WBDs 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 will help you prepare for a successful future.

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:

Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field

Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans

Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more

Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables

Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network

A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had

The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes

Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career

Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.