New York, New York, United States of America  Warner Bros. Discovery

Part time  Job IdR000099540  Hybrid

Documentary Internships: NYC – Spring 2026 (Click to apply)

Application Deadline: On or before Sunday, November 9th   

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role   

Overview of the Internships 

We have multiple Documentary Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the NYC area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• HBO Documentary Programming Intern: NYC – Spring 2026
  The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Intern: NYC Spring 2026

Your Role Accountabilities 

CNN Doc:

• Gathering video
• Preparing, and organizing interviews for transcription
• Organizing visual elements
• Basic story research and fact-checking\

HBO Doc:

• Seeking a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented intern to join our documentary programming team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience doing research, writing coverage, and drafting decks & loglines, including a special semester-long development initiative.• Screening and writing coverage for documentary films• Experience pitch meetings first-hand• Support the department in administration upkeep by maintaining the organization of departmental tracking systems• Research and various projects including a semester-long development project• Assist the Production Executives with their creative needs• Learn how to build pitch decks, write loglines and show descriptions• Organize and track internal and external ideas in all phases of development• Present a series ideas for their intern project• Gain hands-on experience to learn what it’s truly like to work in production & programming• Strong interest in documentaries• Spreadsheet and analytical skills• Strong attention to detail• Willing to work with a team and independently• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft• Familiarity with MS Excel and PowerPoint skills• Good written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize deliverables/projects with competing deadlines

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

• Previous experience in long-form journalism
• Be able to function well in fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong interest in documentaries
• Spreadsheet and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to work with a team and independently
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft
• Familiarity with MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize deliverables/projects with competing deadlines
• 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 to verify your 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 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. 

What to know before applying: 

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  • The duration of the program is 12 weeks  
  • Program dates: 
  • Start Date: January 26th  
  • End Date: April 17th 
  • Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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.  
  • Interviewing will take place from early November through early-January. 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. 
   On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 

About Our Internship Program 

WBD’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 collegiate career 

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure