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.
Film & TV Development & Production Internships: LA - Summer 2026
Application Deadline:Sunday,February 22nd*
*Pro Tip:Submityour application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicantvolume!*
Your New Role
We have multiple Film & TV Development & Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will beconsidered formultiple internship opportunities within this general area.These internships willbe located inthe LA area.The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regularcadencebased on the internmanager’sin office schedule.
Example internship opportunities could include:
Alloy Entertainment TV/Film Development Intern
HBO & HBO Max - Production Intern
New Line Cinema Creative Development and Production Intern
Warner Bros. Pictures Creative Development Intern
Warner Bros. TV Creative Affairs Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
Read and evaluate incoming materials
Provide book and script coverage on a wide range of material for potential projects
Learning the essentials of being an entertainment assistant including rolling calls, scheduling, and any relative admin work
Step in for Executive Assistants to schedule meetings, manage executives calendars, and offer departmental support
Gain exposure to various creative materials throughout the film development & production process, including reading scripts, practicing script coverage, and watching dailies and/or rough cuts of our projects when possible as well as films from up-and-coming filmmakers
Assist Production and Post-Production Assistants in everyday tasks such as production/post tracking, database management and file creation
Perform research projects
Create and maintain lists of available actors, writers, and directors for current and future projects
Assist with the editing and creation of internal documents ad hoc
Work with Production Coordinators and Managers on assignments as needed
Track competitive projects
Compile weekly newsletter of industry-relevant news, trends and film/TV trailers, and distribute it to executives and other employees across the Motion Pictures group
Attend weekly department staff meetings
Shadow development assistants on a weekly basis and learn entry-level administrative skills, with the potential to cover executive desks/phones as needed
Listening in on calls, pitches, and staff meetings and take network notes
Qualifications & Experience
Script coverage or book coverage experience
Passion for film, television and the industry as a whole
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel), Google Docs, and Adobe PDFs
Familiarity with macs, desk phones, and industry players
Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities
Strong attention to detail
Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and be proactive
Ability to adapt and overcome
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 futurein order toretaintheir 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
Previous internships in the entertainment industry preferred
Knowledge of the film production process
Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize and Smartsheet is a plus
What To Know Before Applying:
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 newpublicly-tradedcompany, 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 employmentlikely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,you’llhave 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 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.
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.
If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
