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Content Operations Strategy & Change Intern: Miami - Summer 2024
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
The Content Operations Strategy and Change Team provide business analysis, business process improvement, project implementation and provide technology vendor management to enable the Global Content Operations team.
This internship will be located in the Miami 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.
Your Role Accountabilities
The primary responsibility of this role is to aid the Program Manager leading launch activities for upcoming Max launches, liaising closely with the business facing program leads and Global Content Operations Senior Leadership team to bring a cohesive approach to launch planning and activities.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and understand their requirements.
- Attend daily standups to keep track of the latus statuses, timelines, risks, issues, decisions.
- Record the risks, issues, decisions, status.
- Create presentation slides with the latest status of your project(s) and program(s).
- Chase on actions and timelines to see them through to a conclusion.
- Monitor dependencies between different projects and workstreams to make sure they are aligned.
At the end of the semester the inter will have help steered the Max Launch project for the Global Content operations teams, this will provide insight and knowledge into the program delivery cycle and Content Operations supply chain and the broadcasting industry.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in delivery of business change and improvement projects.
- Experience in project tracking and reporting.
- Experience in resource estimation and planning.
- Experience in risk mitigation and problem management.
- Experience using MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio
- Experience in/knowledge of Program Management System Apps Concepts
- Experience in/knowledge in content preparation and distribution, a plus.
- Business and technical experience in the broadcast/content preparation/distribution/media industry, is nice to have
- 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, Senior or Graduate 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
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.
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