Sports Social Media Intern
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Job Description
About the Company (Lensa & Warner Bros. Discovery)
Lensa is a career site that assists job seekers in finding employment in the US. It is not a staffing firm or agency and does not directly hire for the jobs it promotes. Instead, Lensa advertises jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. For this specific role, Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote a job for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Clicking “Apply Now” or “Read more” on Lensa redirects users to the job board/employer site, where any collected information is subject to their terms and privacy notice.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a global entertainment company renowned for its vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, including the worlds of wizards, dragons, superheroes, and Planet Earth. WBD highlights its role in bringing stories, characters, and content to life through its storytellers, creators, and dreamers. The company emphasizes offering career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and tools for professional and personal growth, fostering a supportive, celebratory, and thriving environment for its employees. WBD operates on a set of guiding principles that dictate how they get things done, focusing on collaboration, inclusion, and innovation across its global operations. WBD is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.
About the Job: Sports Social Media Internships
This posting offers multiple Sports Social Media internship opportunities at Warner Bros. Discovery, all located in the NYC area. Interns will be expected to work in the office on a regular cadence determined by their manager. By applying to this posting, candidates are considered for all available internships within this area.
Potential Internship Roles (Could Include, But Is Not Limited To):
• Bleacher Report Kicks Social Intern
• BR Gaming Social Media Intern
• Social Content Intern
• Bleacher Report Social Media Intern
• Social Programming Intern
Your Role Accountabilities (Duties could include):
• Contributing to the daily programming of House of Highlights (HoH) social channels.
• Discovering and curating social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience.
• Covering full slates of sports programming schedules, from MLS to MLB to College Sports.
• Mastering the ability to find User Generated Content (UGC) and new content before competitors.
• Working closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content.
• Creating graphics for publishing to B/R’s platforms.
• Communicating with sports teams and fans about using their content with credit.
• Organizing and updating playlists (TikTok and YouTube).
• Identifying breaking news articles to publish on Facebook.
• Brainstorming content ideas with the team.
• Attending B/R programming team meetings.
• Potentially publishing content directly.
Qualifications & Experience (Essentials similar across roles):
• Any sports experience (e.g., class, job, student media, sports page).
• Passionate interest in sports.
• Editing/Content creation or social media production experience is a plus.
• Managing and growing your own YouTube/TikTok/Instagram channel 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 undergrad student (18 years or older).
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA). A transcript will be required to verify 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. 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 (Program Details):
• Program Duration: 10 weeks.
• Program Dates: Start Date: October 6th; End Date: December 12th.
• Work Hours: Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Compensation: Internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. The specific pay rate for undergrad interns is $19 per hour USD.
• Academic Credit: Credit is not required, but WBD will provide necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th. *Pro Tip: Submit applications as soon as possible, as they could close earlier due to applicant volume.• • Interviewing: Interviews will take place from August through mid-September. A WBD team member will contact applicants whose experiences and interests match an open position. Due to high application volume, individual status updates cannot be provided.
About WBD’s Internship Program:
WBD’s Internship Program aims to nurture students professionally and personally, attracting bright students for paid, for-credit, real-world experiences in entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media industries. It offers career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills.
Program Offerings:
• Hands-on work with passionate, 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.
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
Expected Takeaways from the Semester:
• 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.
• Real-life experiences providing confidence for future endeavors.
