Strategy MBA 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.
Strategy MBA 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
Optimize ad enablement mechanisms for content conditioning, rights, and restrictions.
Evolve the global ad product suite.
Maintain business reporting for health checks and performance metrics.
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

Requirements

• Must be a 1st year MBA student
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge in advertising or advertising products within a streaming service is a major plus

Responsibilities

• Optimize the strategic roadmap and execution of ad formats and user experiences on Max.
• Expand WBD’s portfolio of advertising products to position us as an industry innovation leader.
• Reimagine and refine ad inventory into consumer-friendly experiences.
• Leverage scale and supply/demand dynamics to drive incremental value across ad products.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, engineering, research, strategy, and ad sales teams to enhance ad-supported experiences for both streamers and advertisers.
• Develop configurable ad experiences that align with business needs and strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern