Summer Intern - Diversity in Entertainment Legal Fellowship

Job Description

Diversity in Entertainment Legal Fellowship- Summer 2023 (Hybrid)

Warner Bros. Discovery's Legal Department will offer a fellowship opportunity to a law student from a diverse population that has historically been underrepresented in the legal profession.

The Job:
• The fellowship will be hybrid during the summer, with the expectation that the fellow comes into our NYC office a few times a week, following guidance from their manager
• Fellow will be supervised by SVP in Legal
• Fellow will be compensated at a competitive hourly rate for a corporate legal fellowship
• Discovery will also award a $10,000 Stipend to the Fellow

The Daily:

Projects will be hands-on and real-world, varying accordingly to the work assignments. As a corporate legal fellow, your fellowship could lead you to work on exciting projects and tasks such as:
• Drafting commercial and digital agreements
• Researching novel legal issues relevant to the media industry
• Supporting litigation efforts in a variety of cases, and so much more

The Essentials:
• Must be a member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession
• Must be a first or second-year law student, in good standing at an ABA accredited law school in the United States (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for the fellowship)
• Must be currently enrolled as a student
• Must have strong college and law school academic performance
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have an interest and/or curiosity in the media industry
• Must have the legal right to work in the US

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:
• Hiring Timeline:
• Fellowship Program Dates: June 5, 2023 OR June 12, 2023- August 18, 2023 OR August 25, 2023, about 35-40 hours of work per week
• Application deadline: Friday, February 28, 2023
• Interviewing: Interviewing will take place in March
• Decisions: Decisions made by end of March
• 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.

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: $45 per hour USD.

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@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmo9zx-3-138-110-119-42 in your application.