Sports Marketing Internships: NYC- Fall 2025

Job Description

About the Company

Lensa is a career site that assists job seekers in finding jobs within the US. It operates as a platform that promotes job listings on LinkedIn for its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, rather than being a staffing firm or agency that directly hires. For this specific role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote a job for Warner Bros. Discovery. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer’s site, where the terms and privacy notice of that site apply.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is presented as a company where “dreams are made of,” extending beyond fictional worlds to encompass the real-world impact of their vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands. WBD emphasizes that behind their entertainment lies a global community of storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring characters to life and develop future innovations. The company aims to offer career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools for personal and professional growth, fostering an environment where individuals are supported, celebrated, and can thrive.

About the Job: Sports Marketing Internships: NYC – Fall 2025

This posting is for multiple Sports Marketing Internship opportunities located in the NYC area for the Fall 2025 semester. By applying to this single posting, candidates will be considered for all available internships within this specific marketing area.

Application Details:
• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th.
• Pro Tip: Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as applications may close earlier due to high applicant volume.
• Interviewing Timeline: Interviews will take place from August through mid-September. Due to the high volume of applications, individual status updates will not be provided; only selected candidates whose experiences and interests match an open position will be contacted.

Location and Schedule:
• The internships will be located in the NYC area.
• Selected interns are expected to join the company in the office on a regular hybrid cadence, based on the intern managers’ in-office schedules.
• Work Hours: Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week.

Potential Specific Roles (This could include, but is not limited to):
• Golf Digest Marketing & Audience Development Intern
• TNT Sports NHL Marketing Intern

Role Accountabilities (Duties could include):
• Developing marketing strategies to promote participation in events.
• Collaborating with the design team to create marketing assets for various channels (e.g., email, social media, house inventory).
• (Specifically for Golf Digest Marketing Intern) Executing an event and overseeing sold-through sponsor activations by the end of the internship.
• (Specifically for Golf Digest Marketing Intern) Creating eblast and social posts to promote events.
• Working cross-departmentally to strategize for NHL + USSF tentpole events and ancillary initiatives throughout the year.
• Assisting in the development of the NHL on TNT 2025-2026 season marketing strategy and creative campaign.
• Developing and contributing original ideas and questioning the status quo.
• Assisting marketing coordinators, managers, and directors with one-off tasks.
• Contributing to developing the long-term NHL on TNT, US Soccer, and B/R Open Ice Strategy.
• Contributing to day-to-day in-season operations of marketing responsibilities.
• A commitment to continuous learning.

The Essentials (Required Skills and Qualities):
• A great attitude and strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented and organized with an eye for good creative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong desire to learn.
• Understanding and interest in the sports and entertainment industries.
• Desire to develop original ideas and make an impact.
• Ability to identify and analyze consumer trends.
• Strong understanding of the social media landscape.
• Strong understanding/knowledge of golf (specifically for the Golf Digest role).
• Proficient use of Excel, PowerPoint, or Keynote.

Requirements (Eligibility Criteria):
• 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 GPA if an offer is extended.
• Work Authorization: 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 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.

The Nice To Haves (Preferred Qualifications):
• Previous internship experience.
• Pursuing a degree in marketing, advertising, sports management, communications, business management, or a similar field.
• An interest in soccer and the NHL.

What To Know Before Applying (Program Logistics):
• Duration: The program duration is 10 weeks.
• Program Dates:
• Start Date: October 6th
• End Date: December 12th
• Compensation: These are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. The pay rate is $19 per hour USD for undergraduate interns.
• Academic Credit: Credit is not required; however, WBD will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided.

About Our Internship Program (WBD’s General Internship Program Benefits):
WBD’s Internship Program is designed to foster students’ professional and personal growth. It aims to attract bright students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences across the entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media industries. The program offers career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills for a successful future.
• Benefits Offered:
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field.
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals.
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, and intern-exclusive events.
• Access to top-level executives and employees through Speaker Series and Roundtables.
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
• Expected Takeaways:
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover new skills.
• Insider knowledge of the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes operations.
• Building relationships that extend beyond the collegiate career.

Company Guiding Principles and Inclusion:
Warner Bros. Discovery operates by specific guiding principles (available at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/), which are central to their work ethic and will be discussed during interviews.
WBD is committed to Championing Inclusion, striving to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. They operate as an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified candidates based on merit, without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or protected veteran status.
Qualified candidates with disabilities who require adjustments or accommodations during the application or recruitment process can visit the accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions.