Theatrical Technology Intern: LA - Summer 2024

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
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.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 15th*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
Your New Role
This internship will be located in the Los Angeles area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager's in office schedule.
The WBD Theatrical Technology intern will serve an integral role in helping the department document requirements, build, test, and launch single-user to enterprise scale business applications with a unique mix of business and technology know-how as part of the Theatrical Marketing and Distribution Technology team as well as work with operations teams as they use these systems to launch and distribute WB's theatrical release
Your Role Accountabilities
The summer intern will be working on supporting active projects across the Theatrical Technology Portfolio:

• A new project where this role assists in Business Analysis and Project Management to launch a new marketing planning and purchasing system.
• Ad-hoc design and development initiatives across Theatrical Technology.

Business Analysis (assisting Lead Business Analyst)

• Meet with key business stakeholders and develop requirements based on their needs.
• Create detailed documentation of requirements, workflows, architecture, and testing procedures.
• Participate/Lead testing efforts, including documentation and walkthroughs with users.
• Create/Lead presentations to WBD Technology and Business Unit leaders.

Project Management (assisting Project Manager)

• Work with Development team to implement documented requirements into business applications.
• Prioritize requirements on behalf of the business to be implemented.
• Work with Project team to develop cost and time estimates for development efforts.
• Write business cases for leadership to justify priority funding of projects.
• Tracking risks, issues, and managing mitigation plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant college coursework in the areas of business (finance, marketing, accounting) and/or technology (computer science, engineering, business information systems)
• An interest in a balance of technical and business skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a confident individual who is a quick learner and self-starter.
• Ability to write organized and detailed documents.
• An interest in the film industry or marketing.
• Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint proficient.

• 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 Senior Undergrad Student (18 years or older)
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)
• 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.

Nice to Haves:

• Understanding of software architecture and design or development/configuration experience.
• Experience with Salesforce.com.
• Experience with Jira or other project management tools.

How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
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 3rd - August 16th
Option 2: June 10th - August 23rd

• 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 March through mid-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.

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 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, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].