Corporate Events Media Intern: NYC- Spring 2024

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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.

Corporate Events Media Intern: NY- Spring 2024: NYC - Spring 2024 

Application Deadline: Monday, October 23rd 

Your New Role 

Do you like staying up on what's going on in the media and tech world? Are you tech savvy and have an interest in event AV? Do you possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and are able to thrive in a fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to the above, a Corporate Events internship at Warner Bros. Discovery is for you!

We're looking for outgoing, motivated, and detail-oriented interns who can multi-task and navigate the corporate event world. This role will support corporate events both in person, virtually and hybrid from pre-production to post. From invitation coding to wiring diagrams creation, organizing event media and ultimately pressing play to get the event started this team is involved in key events that deliver on the larger goals of WBD.

 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Corporate Events Media Management (Create Media Lists, QC and Transcode Media Content)
• Corporate Events Inventory Support (QC Current Gear, Pull gear needed for specific events, create shipping manifests)
• Corporate Events Event Activation (Be a part of the event activation. Click thru graphics or videos)
• Corporate Events Post Production (Create Post Event Recap Decks, Edit Show Records, Closed Caption Creation)
• Corporate Events Research (Find the newest software, hardware, script or shortcut that streamlines our workflow & test equipment to find new ways to do things)

Qualifications & Experience

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Knowledge of entertainment industry

Proficient at Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PPT

Technologically savvy and quick to learn new programs

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Experience

Knowledge of Mac OS Knowledge

Knowledge of Video Aspect Ratios / Codecs

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. 

Nice To Haves

Experience working in broadcast/production

Have worked on a podcast

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.