Franchise and Consumer Product Internships : LA - Spring 2026

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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.

Franchise and Consumer Product Internships : LA - Spring 2026

Application Deadline :  On or before Sunday, November 9

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• Pro Tip :  Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

Your New Role

Overview of the internships

We have multiple Franchise and Consumer Product internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the LA area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule.

This could include, but is not limited to :

Product Development Themed Entertainment Intern

Branding & Packaging Intern

Creative, Product Development Intern

WBD Global Consumer Products Creative Intern

The Daily

Duties could include :

Work directly with Design manager, attend some partner meetings

Work with Style guides and assets

Market research

Trending and Mood boards

Learning development and licensing approval process

Work on seasonal graphic design projects

Design and development according to the franchise teams

Attend to and participate cross-functional team meetings

Present design explorations eloquently

Brainstorming and collaborating with Design Manager and other teams.

Assist product development team in asset graphic development, product development, mood boards and trend board

Assist product development team in supporting licensees with assets pull

Review and organize samples-

Set up product vignette display

Create graphics and typography

Research and present trends

Participate in brainstorming sessions on new creative ideas and build trend pitch presentations

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)

Graphic Design student, highly creative, proficient in design programs (Adobe Creative Suite)

Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Additional computer skills a plus, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint / Keynote.

Must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Enthusiasm for the design process and attentiveness to different project goals.

Maintains awareness with new technology, consumer trends, and design methods.

Highly organized and self-directed; able to keep on an assigned track without supervision.

Must display resourcefulness, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity and self-motivation.

Self-starter with high level of initiative / energy, conscientious with a strong sense of ownership.

Passion and knowledge of Warner Bros. Discovery IP

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.

What to know before applying :

The duration of the program is 12 weeks

Program dates :

Start Date :  January 26th

End Date :  April 17th

Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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 early November through early-January. 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.

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

here .

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company 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.

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 for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate : $19 per hour USD for undergrad 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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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.

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.

If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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