Franchise Management & Marketing MBA Internships: LA - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • Culver City, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Harry Potter Franchise Management and Marketing team oversees one of the most iconic and beloved franchises of all time, and is responsible for the global management of the Themed Experiences and Core businesses for Harry Potter, including strategic planning, tool development, and the marketing activation of all franchise activities.

The MBA intern position will gain insight and knowledge into the CP Industry and specifically Franchise Management and Marketing through practical experience and exposure by supporting franchise strategies/plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and conducting research.

Franchise Management and Marketing is an exciting place to be – we get the perfect balance of Creative and Strategy, and the privilege of working with people across the division and broader company. This department fits within the bigger picture of WBD by driving the CP strategy for our brands and supporting the rest of the division in executing across that strategy.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of PC/Mac, and Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Highly organized and a self-starter with the ability to keep on an assigned track with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid knowledge of social media, digital strategy, and current trends
• Insight and understanding into the hspaces, experiences, and trends
• Strong presentation development skills
• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a 1st year MBA student
• 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, rising Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
• Please change the posting if the team is only approved for / accepting undergrad applicants
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness and expertise of the Harry Potter brand preferred

Responsibilities

• The MBA Intern will take on projects to support the Harry Potter Franchise Management and Marketing team, which could include reviving brand guidelines, developing digital strategy, and collaborating on tentpole marketing activation planning.
• They will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of franchise strategies and activation plans, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and cultivating and interest and expertise in digital strategy.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern