Summer Intern - Music

Job Description

We have multiple Music 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 :
• Warner Bros. Music Library Intern
• Warner Bros. Pictures Music Intern
• Warner Bros. Television Music Intern
• WaterTower Music Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
• Attend weekly staff music meetings
• Read scripts and complete music breakdowns
• Research publisher and recording ownership on songs requested for clearance and assist music clearance in closing out episode packets and entering information into database
• Assist in metadata upkeep and ingestion in the label's library system
• Organize sheet music and pack sheet music for long term storage
• Assist with label's YouTube channel management
• Rip CDs and file CDs and documents
• Gather updated rosters of composers, artists, songwriters, music producers, music editors, label talents and music supervisors
• Create lists and check library inventory
• Assist in keeping the music library organized
• Compile and distribute music playlists
• Handle phone calls and take messages
• Pick up and deliver items (such as hard drives or music) to other areas of the WB lot
• Opportunity to help creative team with media submissions from major and independent music publishers and record labels to expand digital library
• Help with music searches for network, cable TV, and streaming productions when applicable
• Audit information in the label's distribution portal
• Pull and format streaming reports
• Assist in managing the label's physical product inventory
• Write copy for social media posts
• Provide other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience
• Ability to read/write musical notation (required for Music Library role)
• Experience playing an instrument in an orchestra / composing music for orchestra (required for Music Library role​)
• Strong passion for music and film/tv and eager to learn more about the industry
• Solid understanding of metadata and its role in the music business (required for WaterTower Music role)
• Knowledge of all genres of music including music placed in television and film
• Extremely detail oriented and ability to follow-through
• Strong organization skills
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Mac, Adobe Acrobat and file sharing platforms including Box, Dropbox, etc.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good spelling and grammatical skills and ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all industry personnel
• Must be actively enrolled in a n accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required )
• Must be a rising Junior or 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 B ros. 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 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 stat

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