Warner Bros. Animation Business Operations Intern: LA - Summer 2026

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About the position

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: Sunday, February 22nd Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Your New Role Home to beloved shows such as TEEN TITANS GO!, BATWHEELS, HARLEY QUINN, ADVENTURE TIME, and CRAIG OF THE CREEK, Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios are known for their rich creation of award-winning animation and industry-leading development and production of kids, young adult, and adult entertainment. The Studio Business Operations team is on the lookout for a highly motivated summer intern to join our LA-Based team. As a summer intern, you’ll immerse yourself in a series of exciting projects that are designed to make meaningful impact on our studio’s future. These projects will involve in-depth research and analysis and will be focused in three general areas: Business Operations, Studio Operations, and Production Technology. Projects will include creating surveys, gaining insight into the global streaming landscape, assessing content performance and audience demographics, and exploring ideas for potential growth opportunities. You, as the intern, will be the driving force behind these projects, with the opportunity to present your findings to senior executives upon completion of the internship program. These insights and contributions will not only enrich your own experience but have a lasting impact on our studio’s success.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed analyses of global FAST platforms, compiling a comprehensive report on audience demographics and key animation content trends while partnering with WBA’s content strategy team to ideate creative concepts for potential content initiatives.
  • Develop case studies on short form content, highlighting successful creative strategies and best practices from competitive studios and content brands, and provide actionable recommendations for WBA going forward.
  • Lead brainstorm sessions for potential studio events and initiatives.
  • Design and implement an employee engagement survey to gather actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with Production, IT, and the Studio Archive teams to develop concepts that enhance workspace/facility engagement.
  • Analyze current asset tracking methodologies and research ways to enhance lifecycle tracking processes.

Requirements

  • 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)
  • A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.
  • 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.
  • Quick learner, proactive and resilient.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
  • Strong research skills and ability to organize, synthesize and present information.
  • Skilled at creating presentation materials and crafting business narrative using data and charts.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills.
  • Interest in animation is a must!

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior entertainment industry experience preferred but not required.
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