HBO/HBO Max Content Strategy & Planning Intern - Spring 2023
Company Overview
Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We’re home to the world’s best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.
The Job:
Content Strategy for HBO Max is the team responsible for driving strategy around licensed movies, series, and specials for HBO Max SVOD service. Team evaluates and catalogs inventory to inform needs and opportunities of series, movies, and short form content.
Responsibilities
The Daily Responsibilities:
- Research into content and makeup of primary SVOD, AVOD, and FAST competitors including recent news and performance
- Competitive OP tracking and metadata input into data management system
- Support team in preparing upcoming competitive releases list for company distro
- Reformatting existing PowerPoint presentations into new team format
- Ad hoc research across projects to support content strategy team
- Analysis and preparation of research highlights summary, identifying top points across weekly performance updates
- Volume or performance data for ad hoc requests or to support team projects
- Follow industry news with an emphasis on emerging trends and streaming landscape
The Essentials:
- Currently enrolled in college with major or focus in media, television, communications, or business
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail Ability to self-motivate and manage time on their own in a virtual work environment
- Passion for the television, streaming, and media landscape
- Positive attitude and work ethic in fast-paced environment
- Ability to self-motivate and manage time on their own in a virtual work environment
- Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
- Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student (18 years or older)
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States
About the Internship Program:
- Our Spring 2023 program is a 12 Week Internship that will run from Monday, February 6th through Friday, April 28th, 2023
- Part time-schedule (16-24 hours/week) required
- Company-issued computer or secured remote access provided for the duration of the internship program
- Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive salary. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
What We Offer:
- Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
- Engaging events including executive speaker sessions, professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
- Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
- Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
- A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What You Can Expect to Take Away from the Program:
- Opportunity 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
A Warner Bros. Discovery 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.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.