Production, Development & Content Strategy Internships: NY- Summer 2026
About The Position
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. Production, Development & Content Strategy Internships: NY- Summer 2026 Application Deadline: On or before Sunday, February 22nd Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Your New Role Overview of the internships We have multiple Production, Development & Content Strategy internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the NYC area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. Example internship opportunities could include: CNN Original Series & Films Program Development Intern CNN Program and Content Strategy Intern HBO & HBO Max U.S. Content Inventory Planning Intern HBO & HBOMax Content Acquisitions Intern HBO Max Licensed Content Planning Intern HBO/HBO Max East Coast Production & Post Intern Your Role Accountabilities Duties could include: CNN Original Series & Films Program Development Intern HBO & HBO Max U.S. Content Inventory Planning Intern HBO & HBOMax Content Acquisitions Intern HBO Max Licensed Content Planning Intern HBO/HBO Max East Coast Production & Post Intern Work closely with team members and shadow their day-to-day meetings including joining in on pitch meetings Participate in development meetings and learn what makes a successful series Assist in-house productions with tasks including but not limited to research, logging/transcribing footage, and archiving deliverables Update internal database with post schedules, filmmaker contact information, and credits and maintaining and organizing the Master Tracker, Talent Tracker, and Production Report Provide input and opinion on shows the team is evaluating Screen episodes along with programming executives and follow along with the noting process Helping APs with keeping production schedules/shoot dates/etc. updated on documents and in Deal Create a monthly newsletter that highlights happenings in the industry Opportunity to pitch their own show idea to the full team Review & verify Credit and On-Screen Text information to ensure that relevant paperwork matches the text elements on screen Assist Post Executives with festival deliverables Support Production Coordinators and Production/Post Assistances with administrative tasks Assist with Senior Screening Room Assist with Development 1 meeting/show tape Collect show information for internal departments Cut clips from shows CNN Program and Content Strategy Intern Provide support to linear and nonlinear programming and scheduling Researching and tracking the competitive landscape on a weekly basis. Auditing external listings and platforms. Updating databases and documents with internal program information. Assisting in updating and checking program listings, and more.
Requirements
- Passion for television development/programming and/or production/post-production
- Interest in and/or background in unscripted programming and/or production or post-production
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to follow through on given tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation software
- 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 Undergraduate student (18 years or older)
- 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
- Experience with video editing
- Familiarity with Premiere Pro is a plus
- Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize, and Smartsheet is a plus
- Previous experience with script coverage and/or working on student films or production/post-production in past internships a plus
Responsibilities
- Work closely with team members and shadow their day-to-day meetings including joining in on pitch meetings
- Participate in development meetings and learn what makes a successful series
- Assist in-house productions with tasks including but not limited to research, logging/transcribing footage, and archiving deliverables
- Update internal database with post schedules, filmmaker contact information, and credits and maintaining and organizing the Master Tracker, Talent Tracker, and Production Report
- Provide input and opinion on shows the team is evaluating
- Screen episodes along with programming executives and follow along with the noting process
- Helping APs with keeping production schedules/shoot dates/etc. updated on documents and in Deal
- Create a monthly newsletter that highlights happenings in the industry
- Opportunity to pitch their own show idea to the full team
- Review & verify Credit and On-Screen Text information to ensure that relevant paperwork matches the text elements on screen
- Assist Post Executives with festival deliverables
- Support Production Coordinators and Production/Post Assistances with administrative tasks
- Assist with Senior Screening Room
- Assist with Development 1 meeting/show tape
- Collect show information for internal departments
- Cut clips from shows
- Provide support to linear and nonlinear programming and scheduling
- Researching and tracking the competitive landscape on a weekly basis.
- Auditing external listings and platforms.
- Updating databases and documents with internal program information.
- Assisting in updating and checking program listings, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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