Social Media 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 Social Media 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 

Duties could include: 

• Responsible for script coverage, screening & footage organization as well as interview preparation, question writing and research

•  By the end of the internship you’ll be proud to see your efforts have contributed to AV work representing the shows above.

• The responsibilities and tasks involved will directly prepare you for a junior position within the group with Max and elsewhere.

• Logging Extra Content Capture: Syncing the interviews, Proofreading and providing transcripts, subclipping and/or pulling selects from each interview

• Conduct research, search for music

• Pulling Media Selects

• Creating Links

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

•  Must be trustworthy and discreet as you’ll be working with sensitive pre-air material

• Pop culture enthusiasts with a strong sense of savvy are preferred.

• Working knowledge of video editing (AVID preferred but not required)

• Film/video shooting students seniors enrolled in a degree granting university or college.

• Passionate about Film, TV, Media & Entertainment.

• 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 or rising Senior undergrad sstudent (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. 

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.