Sports Editorial Internships: ATL- Spring 2024

Sports Editorial Internships: ATL-Spring 2024 

Application Deadline: Monday, October 23rd 

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Your New Role 

We have multiple Sports Editorial internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the ATL area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• NCAA Editorial Intern: ATL - Spring 2024

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• In this role, you'll be asked to produce a wide range of work from the very basic publishing of stories, press releases and weekly polls to generating your own original stories.
• You'll learn how to best lure readers with effective headlines and teases for all delivery: desktop, mobile, newsletters, app, YouTube, partners.
• You'll be asked to write on a variety of subjects, which could cover any of the NCAA championships.
• You'll develop a strong understanding of external distribution platforms and how they can help us reach more readers as well as help develop stories.
• You may be asked to cover NCAA Championships on site for the website and digital products.

Qualifications & Experience 

• We're looking for someone ready to keep their feet moving and work independently.
• Enthusiasm, risk-taking and collaboration are highly valued.
• It's also important that you're versatile, and able to adapt to the fast-changing digital landscape.
• Extensive understanding of how to reach digital audiences
• Passion for sports and digital media
• Excellent editing skills and knowledge of AP style
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working under pressure
• Experience working for a media organization or student web/print publication
• Basic video production skills a plus
• Social media publishing skills a plus
• Basic Photoshop and HTML skills a plus

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) 
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older) 
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) 
• 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. 

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  

And finally, what to know before applying: 

The duration of the program is 11 weeks  

Program dates: 

• Start Date: January 29th 
• End Date: April 19th  

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 October through mid-December. 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. 

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. 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.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.