Communications and Publicity Internships: DC - Fall 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • Washington, DC

3d • $19 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery is offering multiple Communications internship opportunities in the DC area for Fall 2026. These internships may focus on Communications or Media Relations across film, television, and streaming platforms. Interns will be expected to join the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers' in-office schedule. The program duration is 10 weeks, with a start date of October 12th and an end date of December 18th. Interns will work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity. These are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage ($19/hour for undergrads, $25/hour for graduate students). Credit is not required, but documentation can be provided if desired. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

• Pursuit of a college degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or English (preferred).
• Passion for the entertainment industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• General understanding of PR concepts and practices.
• Strong writing, research, and organization skills.
• Outstanding time management skills to handle multiple and changing priorities.
• 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, rising Senior, or Grad Student (18 years or older).
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA).
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship.
• Candidates on student or exchange visas (F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc.) are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Well versed in AP Style practices.
• Knowledge and/or previous experience with Cision, Wordpress, and/or MuckRack is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Communications or Media Relations across film, television, and streaming platforms.
• Assist with tasks related to CNN Communications, if applicable.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunities with a competitive hourly wage.
• Mentorship from industry professionals.
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels, and intern-exclusive events.
• Access to top-level executives and employees through Speaker Series and Roundtables.
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals and an intern alumni network.
• School credit documentation provided if desired.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern