Us Max Merchandising Strategy Intern: La - Summer 2024

US MAX Merchandising Strategy Intern: LA - Summer 2024

Application Deadline:Friday, March 15th* 

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

Your New Role 

This internship will be located in the LA 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 US MAX Merchandising Strategy Intern will assist in developing and implementing the editorial strategy and vision for the MAX platform and the strategy across Warner Bros. Discovery. In this role, you will be working on the team responsible for the editorial experience for consumers that combines Warner Bros. Discovery brands into one voice, delighting users through engagement.
 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Please Note: This Merchandising Strategy role is focused on content curation and content strategy, NOT apparel or products.

• Contribute to the curation of custom collections in the app, emails, and web landing pages.

• Support segmentation of audiences with content tagging efforts.

• Perform ad hoc analysis of competitive landscape and industry trends.

• Assist with QA and oversight of campaign milestones.

• Write descriptions, taglines, and captions in adherence with the MAX brand voice and tone.

• Assist in data collection and analytics for continuous editorial improvements.

• Become familiar with strategies on feature rollouts, industry standards and changes, and product improvements.

• Research and report on new strategies to increase content consumption and drive interest.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Prior experience and success in setting strategic context and helping develop creatives.

• Excellent copywriting skills.

• Knowledge of competitive landscape including SVOD and OTT services.

• Detail oriented, organized, adept at prioritizing tasks, able to delegate appropriate responsibilities to editors and managers.

• Developed creative taste and strong instinct for stories and experiences that will capture consumers.

• Ability to actively engage in strategic conversations with social insights and community perspectives.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• 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. 

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. 

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 March 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.