Sports Social Media Intern
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is described as a global entertainment company renowned for its vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, encompassing the worlds of wizards, dragons, superheroes, and natural wonders. WBD emphasizes that behind its content are the storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring characters to life and innovate for the future. The company prides itself on offering career-defining opportunities, curated benefits, and tools for professional and personal growth to its diverse workforce, spanning creatives and technology trailblazers worldwide. WBD promotes a supportive, celebratory, and thriving environment for its employees.
Job Description
This posting is for multiple Sports Social Media Internship opportunities within Warner Bros. Discovery. By applying, candidates will be considered for all available internships in this area. All positions are located in the NYC area, and selected interns will be expected to work in the office on a regular cadence, aligning with their intern manager’s in-office schedule.
Potential Specific Internship Roles Include:
• 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 House of Highlights (HoH) social channels.
• Discovering and curating social content that aligns with the HoH brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience.
• Covering full slates of sports programming schedules, ranging from MLS to MLB to College Sports.
• Excelling at finding 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 Bleacher Report’s platforms.
• Communicating with sports teams and fans regarding the use of their content with appropriate credit.
• Organizing and updating playlists on platforms like 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):
• Any form of sports experience (e.g., class projects, previous jobs, student media, managing a sports page).
• A passionate interest in sports.
• Editing/Content creation or social media production experience is a plus.
• Experience managing and growing personal YouTube/TikTok/Instagram channels is a plus.
• Superb organizational and communication 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 (Strict Eligibility Criteria):
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the entire 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 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (a transcript will be required for 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 who 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 for this internship program.
Nice to Haves:
• YouTube experience.
• Journalism or media background.
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 (combining in-office and remote work).
• Compensation: Internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage of $19 per hour USD for undergraduate interns.
• Credit: School credit is not required but will be provided if desired.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th (Applications may close earlier due to high applicant volume, so prompt submission is advised).
• Interviewing: Will take place from August through mid-September. Due to the high volume of applications, WBD will only contact candidates whose experiences and interests align with an open internship position, and individual status updates are not provided.
About the Internship Program:
WBD’s Internship Program is designed to foster professional and personal growth for students. It offers paid, for-credit, real-world experiences within the entertainment, tech, sports, news, and media industries. The program aims to equip interns with valuable skills for a successful future.
Program Benefits and Takeaways:
• Hands-on work alongside 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.
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and discover new skills.
• Insider insight into the entertainment industry and behind-the-scenes operations.
• Building relationships that extend beyond the collegiate career.
• Gaining real-life experiences that build confidence for future endeavors.
Warner Bros. Discovery operates with guiding principles found on their website (www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/) and champions inclusion, committing to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, WBD considers qualified candidates based on merit, without regard to various protected characteristics. Candidates with disabilities requiring adjustments or accommodations during the application or recruitment process can find instructions on the WBD accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility). For questions about the posting, contact support@lensa.com.
