Internship Competitive Programming Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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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.

CNN Content Strategy Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

Application Deadline: On or before Friday, August 21st

Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

Your New Role

We have multiple Film & TVContent 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 & Content Strategy Intern

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

• 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
• Support the team with the creation of curation materials for original programming planning
• Manage inventory across Airtable, tracking documents, and maintaining content trackers
• Assist the team with evaluating content for potential acquisitions
• Assist with data cleanup and slide building on PowerPoint for content analysis project
• Ad-hoc research projects
• Attend content planning meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Passionate about news/media/film/tv
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe
• Extensive film/tv and/or news knowledge
• Strong curiosity for content planning and scheduling process
• Knowledge of CNN Content
• Great communication skills
• Enthusiastic team player
• Savvy with streaming platforms
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task, and a positive attitude
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high volume environment and to follow through on given tasks
• 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 orSenior 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.

The Nice to Haves

• Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize, and Smartsheet is a plus

What To Know Before Applying:

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks
• Program dates:
• Start Date: October 12th
• End Date: December 18th
• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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 early August through mid-September. 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

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.