Summer Intern - Film & TV Development & Production

Job Description

We have multiple Film & TV Development & Production 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:
• 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
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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
• 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.
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:
• 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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mkx4yv-216-73-216-96-42 in your application.