About the role#
Warner Bros. Discovery offers multiple documentary internship opportunities for the Fall 2026 term. These roles provide exposure to the development and production processes within the entertainment industry. Interns will work 16 to 24 hours per week as part of a 10-week program running from October 12th to December 18th. These are paid positions, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
What you'll do#
- Gather video and organize visual elements for production teams.
- Prepare and organize interviews for transcription.
- Conduct research and write coverage for documentary films.
- Draft decks and loglines while learning to build pitch materials.
- Assist production executives with creative needs and administrative tasks.
- Maintain and organize departmental tracking systems for development projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university degree program as a rising Junior or Senior.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA and academic good standing.
- Previous experience in long-form journalism.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- A strong interest in the documentary genre.
Location & details#
- This internship is based in New York, New York, and operates in a hybrid capacity.
- Compensation is $19 per hour.
- Candidates must be able to work on-site based on the manager's schedule.
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