Documentary Internships: NYC - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Documentary Internships: NYC - Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Your New Role Overview of the internships We have multiple Documentary 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 NYC 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: HBO Documentary Programming Intern: NYC - Summer 2026 The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Intern: NYC - Summer 2026

Requirements

• Previous experience in long-form journalism
• Be able to function well in fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong interest in documentaries
• Spreadsheet and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to work with a team and independently
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft
• Familiarity with MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize deliverables/projects with competing deadlines
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Gathering video
• Preparing, and organizing interviews for transcription
• Organizing visual elements
• Research, writing coverage, and drafting decks & loglines, including a special semester-long development initiative.
• Screening and writing coverage for documentary films
• Experience pitch meetings first-hand
• Support the department in administration upkeep by maintaining the organization of departmental tracking systems
• Research and various projects including a semester-long development project
• Assist the Production Executives with their creative needs
• Learn how to build pitch decks, write loglines and show descriptions
• Organize and track internal and external ideas in all phases of development
• Present a series ideas for their intern project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed