Production, Development & Content Strategy Internships: NY- Summer 2026

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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.

Production, Development & Content Strategy Internships: NY- 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 Production, Development & Content 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 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:

• CNN Original Series & Films Program Development Intern
• CNN Program and Content Strategy Intern
• HBO & HBO Max U.S. Content Inventory Planning Intern
• HBO & HBOMax Content Acquisitions Intern
• HBO Max Licensed Content Planning Intern
• HBO/HBO Max East Coast Production & Post Intern

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

CNN Original Series & Films Program Development Intern

HBO & HBO Max U.S. Content Inventory Planning Intern

HBO & HBOMax Content Acquisitions Intern

HBO Max Licensed Content Planning Intern

HBO/HBO Max East Coast Production & Post Intern

• Work closely with team members and shadow their day-to-day meetings including joining in on pitch meetings
• Participate in development meetings and learn what makes a successful series
• Assist in-house productions with tasks including but not limited to research, logging/transcribing footage, and archiving deliverables
• Update internal database with post schedules, filmmaker contact information, and credits and maintaining and organizing the Master Tracker, Talent Tracker, and Production Report
• Provide input and opinion on shows the team is evaluating
• Screen episodes along with programming executives and follow along with the noting process
• Helping APs with keeping production schedules/shoot dates/etc. updated on documents and in Deal
• Create a monthly newsletter that highlights happenings in the industry
• Opportunity to pitch their own show idea to the full team
• Review & verify Credit and On-Screen Text information to ensure that relevant paperwork matches the text elements on screen
• Assist Post Executives with festival deliverables
• Support Production Coordinators and Production/Post Assistances with administrative tasks
• Assist with Senior Screening Room
• Assist with Development 1 meeting/show tape
• Collect show information for internal departments
• Cut clips from shows

CNN Program and Content Strategy Intern

• Provide support to linear and nonlinear programming and scheduling Researching and tracking the competitive landscape on a weekly basis.
• Auditing external listings and platforms.
• Updating databases and documents with internal program information.
• Assisting in updating and checking program listings, and more.

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)

• Passion for television development/programming and/or production/post-production
• Interest in and/or background in unscripted programming and/or production or post-production
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to follow through on given tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and other presentation software
• Experience with video editing
• Familiarity with Premiere Pro is a plus
• Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize, and Smartsheet is a plus
• Previous experience with script coverage and/or working on student films or production/post-production in past internships a plus

• 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 Undergraduate 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.

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.

• 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.

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

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000102455EXTERNALENGLOBAL

Employment Type: INTERN

Posted: 2026-02-02T19:19:08