Research, Analytics & Strategy Internships: LA - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • Burbank, CA

22h • Hybrid

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. Research, Analytics & Strategy Internships: LA - Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th 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 Research, Analytics & 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 LA 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. The Intern, Max/HBO Growth Strategy will be able to help grow Max’s global subscriber base by analyzing diverse data sources and, in the process, learn about the fast-changing Streaming business firsthand. The intern’s responsibilities include helping maintain and optimize the team’s underlying infrastructure, uncovering business-driving insights from Streaming data sources, and synthesizing key findings into succinct takeaways. Example internship opportunities could include: Subscriber Growth & Media Intern: LA Your Role Accountabilities Duties could include: Assist in updating and optimizing existing infrastructure (content trackers, metadata, etc.) for Growth Strategy. Analyze varied 1PD and 3PD data sources to answer critical questions around consumer segmentation, media efficiency, subscriber trends, and content engagement. Experiment with net-new data sources to explore the potential value add. Synthesize significant findings into actionable takeaways and intuitive visualizations that supplement Max's marketing strategy and campaigns. Parallel to daily tasks, investigate a fundamental business question throughout the internship and present findings to broader Subscriber Growth & Media organization members. What To Know Before Applying: The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks. Program date options: Option 1: June 1st – August 14th Option 2: June 8th – August 21st Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 mid February through early-April. 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 WBD's 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

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills: someone who enjoys working in Excel, has a foundation in SQL, and is excited to learn more about BI software like Looker.
• Keen understanding of benchmarks and ways to discover and communicate key, data-based trends.
• A process and results-oriented workflow
• Interest in digital media and translating audience data sets into targetable strategies.
• An understanding of the streaming and entertainment landscape, including critical social trends and competitor actions.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of Warner Bros. Discovery.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating and optimizing existing infrastructure (content trackers, metadata, etc.) for Growth Strategy.
• Analyze varied 1PD and 3PD data sources to answer critical questions around consumer segmentation, media efficiency, subscriber trends, and content engagement.
• Experiment with net-new data sources to explore the potential value add.
• Synthesize significant findings into actionable takeaways and intuitive visualizations that supplement Max's marketing strategy and campaigns.
• Parallel to daily tasks, investigate a fundamental business question throughout the internship and present findings to broader Subscriber Growth & Media organization members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed