Summer Intern - TNT Sports Inclusion [Remote]

<p> Overview of the internship<br /> The CNN & TNT Sports Inclusion Team strives to ensure that across all screens and behind the scenes CNN and TNT Sports reflect our audiences and fans. We work closely with talent recruitment and development, marketing and communications, sales, and various editorial and show teams on a daily basis to ensure that inclusion remains an interwoven priority in the fabric of our business.<br /> Your Role Accountabilities<br /> Duties could include:<br /> • Actively participate in all meetings and pitch ideas as they have them.<br /> • Stay abreast of and present company and industry news during weekly team meetings.<br /> • Synthesize and present data from internal and external initiatives.<br /> • Maintain the organization of employee participation and programming assets as it relates to upcoming journalism conventions.<br /> • Partner with internal communications to draft and send monthly newsletters for internal mentorship and development programs.<br /> • At the end of the semester, our intern will have gained various experiences related to interdepartmental collaboration and communication, project management, people development, and company culture.<br /> <br /> Qualifications & Experience<br /> •<br /> • Interest within entertainment and inclusion space<br /> • Demonstrated passion for diversity and innovation.<br /> • Well-versed in social media and digitally savvy.<br /> • Demonstrated passion for diversity and innovation.<br /> • Proactive collaborator and problem-solver with enthusiasm to support a project, big or small, from concept to completion.<br /> • Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.<br /> • Able to balance multiple priorities, be resourceful and deliver exceptional work. Timeliness and reliability are a must!<br /> • Self-starter mentality and comfortable working independently.<br /> • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.<br /> • Familiarity with Canva and Hoot Suite is also helpful.<br /> • Organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills<br /> • Knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and AirTable preferred<br /> • Able to prioritize projects effectively under tight deadlines<br /> • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required )<br /> • Must be a rising Junior or Senior Student (18 years or older)<br /> • Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)<br /> • 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. ​<br /> What To Know Before Applying:<br /> • The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks .<br /> • Program date options:<br /> • Option 1: June 1 st – August 1 4 th<br /> • Option 2: June 8 th – August 2 1 st<br /> • Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity<br /> • 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.<br /> • Interviewing will take place from mid February through early- 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.<br /> • On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.<br /> • Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (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.<br /> About Our Internship Program<br /> 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.<br /> Ready to learn more? Here's what we offer:<br /> • Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field<br /> • Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans<br /> • Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more<br /> • Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables<br /> • Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network<br /> • A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture<br /> What you can expect to take away from the semester:<br /> • Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had<br /> • The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes<br /> • Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career<br /> • Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure<br /> <br /> Championing Inclusion at WBD<br /> Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.<br /> 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.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nebvem-104-23-245-38-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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