Sports Social Media Intern

Job Description

About Company

Lensa is a career site dedicated to helping job seekers find employment in the US. It operates as a platform that promotes job listings on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners, rather than functioning as a staffing firm or agency that directly hires for these roles. For this specific job, Lensa has partnered with DirectEmployers to promote the opportunity for Warner Bros. Discovery. When users click “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa, they are redirected to the external job board or employer site, where their information is subject to that site’s terms and privacy notice.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is described as the place “where dreams are made of,” extending beyond the fantastical worlds of wizards and superheroes to encompass the creative individuals who bring iconic content and beloved brands to life. WBD boasts a vast portfolio and is committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive. They offer career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools for personal and professional growth. The company emphasizes support, celebration, and inclusion, aiming to build a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. WBD operates by a set of “guiding principles” that define how they get things done, which are available on their website and are integral to their company culture. They are an equal opportunity employer, committed to considering qualified candidates based on merit, without discrimination.

Job Description

This posting is for multiple Sports Social Media internship opportunities within Warner Bros. Discovery. By applying to this single posting, candidates will be considered for all available internships in this area.

Location: All internships will be located in the NYC area, with selected interns expected to join in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in-office schedule (hybrid capacity).

Specific Internship Opportunities (Examples):
• Bleacher Report Kicks Social Intern
• BR Gaming Social Media Intern
• Social Content Intern
• Bleacher Report Social Media Intern
• Social Programming Intern

Your Role Accountabilities (Potential Duties):
• Contributing to the daily programming of social channels, such as House of Highlights (HoH).
• Discovering and curating social content that aligns with brand pillars (e.g., HoH) and engages specific audiences (e.g., Gen Z).
• Covering a wide range of sports programming schedules, from MLS to MLB to College Sports.
• Mastering the ability to find User Generated Content (UGC) and new content ahead of competitors.
• Collaborating closely with other programmers to review copy and ensure proper content distribution.
• Creating graphics for publishing to platforms like B/R.
• Communicating with sports teams and fans regarding the usage of their content with appropriate credit.
• Organizing and updating playlists on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube.
• Identifying breaking news articles for publication on Facebook.
• Brainstorming content ideas with the team.
• Attending B/R programming team meetings.
• Potentially publishing content directly to platforms.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essentials (similar across roles, not all must apply to every single role):
• Any sports experience (e.g., class projects, previous jobs, student media, personal sports pages).
• Passionate interest in sports.
• Experience in editing/content creation or social media production is a plus.
• Experience managing and growing personal YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram channels is a plus.
• Superb organizational and communications skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Adobe Premiere.
• Photoshop and web publishing skills are also a plus.
• Real familiarity with House of Highlights, Creator League, and Broadcast Boys.

Requirements:
• 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 cumulative GPA). A transcript will be required for GPA verification 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 will not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc.) are not eligible.

Nice to Haves:
• YouTube experience.
• Journalism or media background.

What To Know Before Applying (Internship Program Details):
• Duration: The program lasts 10 weeks.
• Program Dates: Starts October 6th, ends December 12th.
• Work Schedule: Interns are expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Compensation: These are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage of $19 per hour USD for undergraduate interns.
• Academic Credit: Credit is not required, but necessary documentation for school credit will be provided if desired.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Interview Timeline: Interviewing will take place from August through mid-September. Due to the high volume of applications, individual status updates are not provided; only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th. Applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible, as applications could close earlier due to applicant volume.

About Our Internship Program:
WBD’s Internship Program is designed for professional and personal development. It attracts bright students for paid, for-credit, real-world experiences in entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media.

Program Offerings:
• Hands-on work with passionate and talented team members.
• Mentorship from industry veterans.
• 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.
• Extensive networking opportunities with industry professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.

Expected Takeaways from the Semester:
• Opportunities for professional development and discovery of new skills.
• Insider knowledge of the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes operations.
• Building relationships that extend beyond the collegiate career.
• Real-life experiences providing confidence for future endeavors.