Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing Internships: NYC- 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. Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing Internships: NYC- 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 Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing Internships 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: Rights & Clearances Intern Your Role Accountabilities Legal Research: Interns will enhance skills by reviewing contracts, intellectual property rights, and legal agreements relevant to media production Exposure to Contracts: Exposure with drafting and negotiating rights agreements, including footage, music, and talent contracts Copyright Understanding: Learn copyright law fundamentals as they apply to the entertainment industry, focusing on securing rights for distribution Problem-Solving: Identify legal issues in production and suggest solutions under professional guidance Database Management: Gain practical skills in managing and organizing legal documents and reporting Review incoming music and footage licenses Review and create music cue sheets Identify 3rd party material that needs to be cleared Assist with simple license agreements Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field 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 On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.
Requirements
- Interest in Rights & Clearances, contracts and licensing
- Pursuing a career in legal
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Well organized and able to work independently
- 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 (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
- Legal Research: Interns will enhance skills by reviewing contracts, intellectual property rights, and legal agreements relevant to media production
- Exposure to Contracts: Exposure with drafting and negotiating rights agreements, including footage, music, and talent contracts
- Copyright Understanding: Learn copyright law fundamentals as they apply to the entertainment industry, focusing on securing rights for distribution
- Problem-Solving: Identify legal issues in production and suggest solutions under professional guidance
- Database Management: Gain practical skills in managing and organizing legal documents and reporting
- Review incoming music and footage licenses
- Review and create music cue sheets
- Identify 3rd party material that needs to be cleared
- Assist with simple license agreements
- Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
Benefits
- 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
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