Communications and Publicity Internships DC Fall 2026

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. Communications and Publicity Internships: DC - Fall 2026 Application Deadline: On or before Friday, August 21st The Job We have multiple Communications internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the DC area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule. Internships in this area may focus on Communications or Media Relations across film, television, and streaming platforms. This could include, but is not limited to: CNN Communications Intern: DC The Essentials Pursuit of a college degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, English Majors Preferred Passion for the entertainment industry Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. General understanding of PR concepts, practices Strong writing, research, and organization skills. Outstanding time management skills to handle multiple and changing priorities. Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior or Grad 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. The Nice-to-Haves Well versed in AP Style practices Knowledge and/or previous experience with Cision, Wordpress, and/or MuckRack is a plus, but not required What To Know Before Applying: The duration of the program is 10 weeks Program dates: Start Date: October 12th End Date: December 18th 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 August through mid-September. 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 compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Warner Brothers