Warner Media, LLC
WBD Studios Strategy & Operations MBA Intern: LA - Summer 2025
Warner Media, LLC, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
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.Application Deadline: Friday, November 15th*Pro Tip: Submit your application as early as possible—positions may close sooner than expected due to high applicant volume!
*We’re seeking ambitious 1st-year MBA students eager to launch their careers at one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies.All 2025 MBA Interns will be chosen exclusively from the attendees of the MBA Trek on Friday, January 10th, 2025 (In-Person/Virtual). If you want to be a 2025 WBD MBA Intern, this is your first step!The Warner Bros. Discovery MBA Trek offers you a unique opportunity to engage with recruiters, former interns, and executives while diving into our company culture, hearing the latest business updates, and receiving essential interview tips. This trek is your gateway to understanding what sets our award-winning internship program apart. During this immersive event, you'll have exclusive access to the network and connect directly with hiring managers for 2025 MBA internship positions at WBD.Your New RoleThe Strategy & Operations team reports into the COO of WBD Studios and is responsible for identifying growth opportunities across all business units of the Studios segment. The team partners with the business leaders of the Studios to develop, present, and execute against strategic plans. This position will work closely with business leaders, CFOs, and Strategy teams across BUs and Corporate Functions.Your Role AccountabilitiesSupport the Studios segment on the identification and execution of growth opportunities
Develop long-term strategic plans and presentations for the Studios segment
Conduct research and analysis on growth priorities
Work with business unit teams to build comprehensive business cases for new growth initiatives
Support in negotiations with partners
Help execute on strategic plans and collaborate with business unit leaders to ensure a oneWBD approach
Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 2-3 years of experience in strategy, finance (investment banking preferred), or business development role.
Experience in media & entertainment industry preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be actively enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
Must be a 1st year MBA student
Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
All 2025 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) OR Virtual MBA Trek. All eligible applicants must attend the trek.
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.
About Our Internship ProgramWBD'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 graduate career
Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
And finally, what to know before applying:The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks depending on the student’s availability
Program datesOption #1 : 6/2/2025- 8/15/2025
Option #2:
6/9/2025- 8/22/2025
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.
The recruiting process will take place from
November
through
February . 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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $45 per hour USD for MBA 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 WBDWarner 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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.Application Deadline: Friday, November 15th*Pro Tip: Submit your application as early as possible—positions may close sooner than expected due to high applicant volume!
*We’re seeking ambitious 1st-year MBA students eager to launch their careers at one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies.All 2025 MBA Interns will be chosen exclusively from the attendees of the MBA Trek on Friday, January 10th, 2025 (In-Person/Virtual). If you want to be a 2025 WBD MBA Intern, this is your first step!The Warner Bros. Discovery MBA Trek offers you a unique opportunity to engage with recruiters, former interns, and executives while diving into our company culture, hearing the latest business updates, and receiving essential interview tips. This trek is your gateway to understanding what sets our award-winning internship program apart. During this immersive event, you'll have exclusive access to the network and connect directly with hiring managers for 2025 MBA internship positions at WBD.Your New RoleThe Strategy & Operations team reports into the COO of WBD Studios and is responsible for identifying growth opportunities across all business units of the Studios segment. The team partners with the business leaders of the Studios to develop, present, and execute against strategic plans. This position will work closely with business leaders, CFOs, and Strategy teams across BUs and Corporate Functions.Your Role AccountabilitiesSupport the Studios segment on the identification and execution of growth opportunities
Develop long-term strategic plans and presentations for the Studios segment
Conduct research and analysis on growth priorities
Work with business unit teams to build comprehensive business cases for new growth initiatives
Support in negotiations with partners
Help execute on strategic plans and collaborate with business unit leaders to ensure a oneWBD approach
Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum 2-3 years of experience in strategy, finance (investment banking preferred), or business development role.
Experience in media & entertainment industry preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams.
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Must be actively enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
Must be a 1st year MBA student
Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
All 2025 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) OR Virtual MBA Trek. All eligible applicants must attend the trek.
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.
About Our Internship ProgramWBD'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 graduate career
Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
And finally, what to know before applying:The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks depending on the student’s availability
Program datesOption #1 : 6/2/2025- 8/15/2025
Option #2:
6/9/2025- 8/22/2025
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.
The recruiting process will take place from
November
through
February . 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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $45 per hour USD for MBA 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 WBDWarner 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.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.