Summer Intern - Honorship - Production & Studio Operations

Job Description

The Warner Bros. Discovery Story

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands.

The Job
Since 2005, the company has awarded Reach Honorships, internship-scholarship packages, to graduating high school seniors passionate about the entertainment industry. Our company has a long history of supporting youth enrichment, ranging from educational programs to mentoring relationships to career opportunities. Through the Reach program, up to six outstanding Burbank and L.A. County students are awarded Honorships each year that include a scholarship and full-time paid internships at the company while enrolled in college. Successful Reach program graduates will be eligible for full-time positions at Warner Bros. Discovery. Careers in Studio Operations provide support for productions and include managing studio filming locations, overseeing grip and set lighting departments and facilitating costume and prop rentals. Careers in the production realm of the entertainment industry range from content development, marketing, post-production, sound editing to supporting positions on a set or in a production office.

Honorships will be awarded annually to graduating seniors from Burbank and L.A. County high schools. Each cash scholarship will be for $5,000, disbursed annually in equal amounts of $1,250 over four years. Applicants must have (1) a passion for a career in the entertainment industry; (2) effective verbal and written communication skills; and (3) a minimum GPA of 3.0 upon graduation. The funds may only be used toward the tuition and related expenses of an accredited college or university. Disbursement of funds will be made directly to the school once the Honorship winner is enrolled and annually thereafter for three years, provided a GPA of 2.75 is maintained.

In addition, the recipient will have the opportunity to receive four (4) consecutive, paid summer internships with Warner Bros. Discovery while in college, beginning with the summer immediately following high school graduation. Internship placements for business interns will be assigned based on interests, applicable skills, experience and open position availability.

Please note: Relatives of Warner Bros. Discovery employees are NOT eligible to participate in the Reach program.

Applications must be completed online by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete an interview prior to the final decision. The Reach Honorship recipients will be notified in April. For more information, please e-mail Reach@WarnerBros.com.

Application Requirements (Incomplete applications will not be considered).
One (1) PDF application attachment containing the following documents in order:

1. Application cover sheet

2. Resume

3. 2 Personal statements

Application Cover Sheet

The application cover sheet will serve as the first page of your application attachment. The application cover sheet, resume, and personal statements must be combined into one (1) PDF document that will serve as your application attachment. Your application attachment must be uploaded to the online application.

Please submit a cover sheet that includes the following:
• Applicant Information
• Name and email
• Application applying for – Business, Production and/or Studio Operations
• Location confirmation – Please include whether your primary residence and/or high school is located in at least one of the following:
• City of Burbank
• Los Angeles County
• High School Information
• Name and address of current educational institution
• Name of guidance counselor or administrative contact, phone number and email address
• Date of graduation
• Art and academic awards or honors
• Cumulative GPA (9-12) Weighted/Non-Weighted
• University/College Information
• Please list all colleges and universities to which you have applied. For each school listed, please include whether or not you have been accepted, denied, or if you are still waiting for a response.
• One (1) reference with phone number and email address. (References may be contacted.)

Resume

Please submit a resume that includes the following:
• Work experience you've had, if any (Include the name of the company, the dates of employment and a brief description of duties)
• School activities, volunteer activities or clubs
• Community volunteer efforts
• Supporting Media or Materials
• Required for Production applicants. Optional for Studio Operations applicants.
• You may include a link to any supporting media or materials related to your interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

Personal Statements

The final document of the application attachment consists of two personal statements, each page typed and 500 words or less. Please include your name and contact information on the header of each page.

Page 1: Describe yourself, your career goals in the entertainment industry, what you hope to gain from your internship experience at the Studio and why you should be selected to receive the Honorship.

Page 2: Choose from one of the following questions:
• Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, as moral and business imperatives. It is essential that our workforce, content and creative partners reflect the diversity of our society and the world around us. What recommendation(s) would you make to promote more diverse and inclusive storytelling in our industry?
• In what ways does the entertainment industry's pivot towards streaming content affect how films and television shows are made? How would you advise productions and studios adapt to these changes in consumer entertainment consumption behaviors?
• Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

(Please note: If your statements are not specific to the Reach program your application will not be considered.)

To begin the application process, click the ''APPLY NOW'' link on this page, submit your application attachment, and complete your application profile.

The Essentials
• You are a current high school senior, graduating by June 2023, interested in pursuing a career in Studio Operations and/or production business of media and entertainment.
• For more details on the program and application materials, please refer to the above or visit https://careers.wbd.com/reach-honorship-program.

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: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $23 per hour USD for graduate level interns.

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