Research, Analytics & Strategy Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • New York, NY

22h • $19 • Hybrid

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is offering multiple Research, Analytics & Strategy internship opportunities in the NYC area for Fall 2026. These internships are designed to provide interns with real-world experience in data analysis, consumer insights, and strategic research within the news and media industries. The selected interns will be expected to work in the office on a regular cadence based on their manager's schedule. Example internship roles include CNN Data Science Intern and CNN UX Research Intern.

Requirements

• Passion for data & analytics, news, emerging technology, and media trends.
• Curiosity to explore data and a drive to understand the 'why'.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Project and time management skills; ability to be organized and proactive.
• Knowledge in/experience with PivotTables and essential Excel analysis formulas (including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUMIF).
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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 rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older).
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA). A transcript will be required to verify GPA if an offer is extended.
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and will not require work visa sponsorship.
• Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and analyzing key performance and engagement metrics across Digital platforms and products, and in the broader news and information landscape.
• Conducting comprehensive research on consumer behaviors and insights, including demographic analysis.
• Identifying industries that benefit or are harmed the most by current consumer trends.
• Assisting department analysts with daily performance reports, including tracking daily top stories on CNN and running Nielsen ratings reports for CNN and its competitors.
• Producing CNN Original Series and Films dashboard reports.
• Updating existing trackers with the performance of CNN's content across the WBD portfolio.
• Assisting with primary research projects, including producing surveys for viewer feedback and testing potential titles for new program launches.
• Helping manage the team's ePoll Market Research submissions schedule.
• Assisting with the team's data visualization and automation projects.
• Embracing learning new skills, tools, and analytical techniques.

Benefits

• Paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage ($19 per hour USD for undergrad interns).
• Mentorship from industry professionals.
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, and intern-exclusive events.
• Access to top-level executives and employees through Speaker Series and Roundtables.
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• School credit documentation provided if desired.

What This Job Offers

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