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.
CNN Content Strategy Internships: NYC - Fall 2026
Application Deadline:On or beforeFriday,August 21st*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
We have multiple Film & TV 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:
Your Role Accountabilities
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)
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:
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 forpaid,for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports,newsand 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'swhat we offer:
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so muchmore
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
In compliance with local law, we aredisclosingcompensationfor roles in locations where legally required.Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD forundergradinterns, $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.