Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing Internships: NYC- Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery

4d • 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. 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

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

What This Job Offers

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