Intern - Comics Creative Affairs

Job Description

Overview of the internships
We have multiple DC Comics Creative Affairs 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 LA 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:
• DC Comics: Creative Affairs Themed Experiences Intern: LA
• DC Comics: Creative Affairs Animation & Audio Content Intern: LA
• DC Comics: Creative Affairs Interactive Intern: LA
Your Role Accountabilities
Duties could include:
• Reviewing outlines, scripts, animatics, audio mixes, etc. for a variety of DC projects.
• They'll also provide necessary research into DC characters, locations, items, etc. to provide suggestions and guidance on what DC IP to use in any given project in development.
• Through this reviewal process, they will also learn how to provide feedback and work with various departments within DC to gather feedback/notes and ensure all items are approved by the necessary parties (i.e. end credits for a media project will be reviewed alongside DC Legal with our input).
• They will also track progress on projects to learn the stages of that particular media's life cycle
• Have the ability to read comic books and have the critical skills to write and document their thoughts to provide feedback.
• The intern will help the DC Interactive team in researching the DC IP providing guidance on the entire DC universe from its characters, locals, and storylines.
• There is also the opportunity to test the various DC games in development and learning how to provide notes, feedback, and reviewing documentation for projects.
• By the end of this internship, the candidate will have a better understanding of the entire game development lifecycle and the role a licensor plays in creating great IP content.
• Comic Book Artwork Clearance for Product Re-use, Product Brainstorming, Competitive Industry Analysis, hands-on testing of prototypes or samples, site visits and meeting with vendors to learn how certain objects (statues, props, costumes, etc.) are fabricated.
• Participate in projects related to production and manufacturing that will result in a wide range of real world products that will be delivered to market.
• Prepare and process files for print and digital and push them through the production lifecycle.
• The intern will be expected to hit production deadlines set by Operations and our partners.
• Attend any meetings related to project assignments and participate in verbal status reports.

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)
• Passionate and knowledgeable about DC Comics and its many iterations
• Attention to detail, great communication, clear vision and listening capabilities, and competent research skills for artwork, characters, and storylines.
• Some experience with cloud storage systems like Box and One Drive and comfortable using Microsoft suite (Excel, Teams and Word).
• 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 student (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 summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks .
• Program date options:
Option 1: June 1 st – August 1 4 th
Option 2: June 8 th – August 2 1 st
• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 mid February through early- April . 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.
• 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 new publicly-traded company, 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 employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have 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 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.

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

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