CNN Commerce Business Development Intern: NY - Summer 2024

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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, March 15th*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
Your New Role
This internship will be located in the New York City area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager's in office schedule.
The CNN Business Development and Partnerships team drives new revenue and audiences across CNN Digital. Within the BD&P organization sits CNN's Commerce team, specifically focused on generating revenue from CNN Underscored, CNN's product reviews and recommendations website, in addition to sponsored content, content licensing, and other Commerce Business units. The Business Development Intern will provide support through competitive commerce industry research, optimizing distribution partnerships, and creating consumer-facing case studies to help secure advertiser sponsorships.
Your Role Accountabilities
-Deliver findings from research on the digital marketing landscape and commerce industry that will help advance the business
-Analyze historical performance data from Sponsored Content to create customer-facing case studies for use in selling 2024 sponsorships
-Work with Business Development, Revenue Insights, and Product teams to optimize existing content feeds with key partners
-Support the Business Development Manager with ad-hoc reporting requests across Sponsorships, Syndication and Engagement verticals
-Build and deliver presentations that effectively communicate research findings, performance reporting, and optimization recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience

• -Must be working on bachelor's degree in business, economics, marketing, communications or related field preferred.
• -Candidates should be passionate about the digital space, self-motivated, able to multitask, and function in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• -The ideal candidate is organized, has a strong attention to detail, the ability to problem solve, a genuine interest in studying data, and can effectively communicate informative findings to his or her team.
• -Competency in Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• 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 GPA)
• 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.

What to know before applying:

• The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.
  • Program date options:
    • Option 1: June 3rd - August 16th
    • Option 2: June 10th - August 23rd
• 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.
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. 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.

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

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: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level 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.
The Legal Bits...
Warner 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.