Talent Relations & Events Intern: NYC - Summer 2025

Location New York, New York, United States of America Warner Bros. Discovery Job Type Full time Job Id R000088987 Hybrid
JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Talent Relations & Events Intern: NYC - Summer 2025

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th*   

*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 NYC 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 NY-based Talent Relations (TR) & Events intern will help with HBO/Max/US Network events and HBO/Max/Magnolia Network talent relations. This role provides interns with great opportunities to learn about planning impactful events from the ground up and how to implement smart talent relations. The TR & Events teams work closely with Publicity, Marketing, Development, and many other teams across the company. Our teams work hard to engage talent in meaningful ways that benefit both the talents' projects and the company.

Your Role Accountabilities 

  • Keep department contact sheets up-to-date with updated series regulars/EPs and rep contact info.

  • Create contact sheets for new shows

  • Reach out to reps to gather talent/EP birthdays and add to corresponding grids

  • Track when shows are starting production and help with start of production gifts

  • Help purchase gifts as needed

  • Assist in brainstorming + researching gift ideas

  • Draft talent itineraries for premieres, festivals, awards ceremonies, FYCs, and other special events

  • Update finance grids to track talent travel and glam costs (if needed)

  • Keep department events calendar up to date weekly

  • Attend brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas on event concepts

  • Assist with the development of event rundowns, post event recap and presentation decks, and communications materials related to the event

  • Develop, manage and track guest lists for upcoming events

  • Assisting with coordinating team meetings with internal departments and outside vendors

  • Occasionally help the Awards team as needed with special projects

  • Help brainstorm and research charities for department donations and create donation cards

  • Work events on-site as needed

  • Come into the office to work 2-3x/week or as needed

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience with office tools such as Google Suite, Microsoft 365 applications, and SharePoint/OneDrive

  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone.

  • Extremely organized, thorough, accurate, and meticulously detail-oriented

  • Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.

  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities

  • Charismatic and creative.

  • Self-motivated, reliable and able to work and think independently while being a solid team player

  • 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 undergraduate 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. 

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 2nd – August 15th  
  • Option 2: June 9th – August 22nd   
  • 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 February 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 for roles in locations where legally required. 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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