Documentary Internships: Nyc - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery

New York, NY, US
Base: $19 ph usd; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Hybrid
Strong interest in documentaries
Spreadsheet and analytical skills
Familiarity with google suite and microsoft office
This internship offers hands-on experience in gathering video, organizing interviews, and developing pitch decks for documentary programming

Job Summary

  • This internship offers hands-on experience in gathering video, organizing interviews, and developing pitch decks for documentary programming.
  • Selected interns will participate in a semester-long development initiative where they present series ideas and learn from industry veterans.
  • The program provides competitive hourly pay of $19 per hour with opportunities for mentorship and networking within Warner Bros. Discovery.

Matching Summary

This internship offers hands-on experience in gathering video, organizing interviews, and developing pitch decks for documentary programming.

Salary

Base: $19 per hour USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid opportunity with documentation for school credit available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong interest in documentaries
  • Spreadsheet and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work under pressure and multitask

Nice-to-have

  • Previous experience in long-form journalism
  • Experience writing coverage for documentary films
  • Creative collaboration skills
  • Teamwork and independent work capability

Key Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA required with transcript verification
  • Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship
  • Not eligible if currently on F-1 CPT, OPT, J-1, or M-1 visas

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without future sponsorship

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