Business Development & Sponsorships Intern: NYC - Fall 2026

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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.

Business Development & Sponsorships Intern: NYC - Fall 2026

Application Deadline: On or before Friday, August 21st

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

Your New Role

The DP&S Business Development team sits at the intersection of content, commerce, and revenue strategy within CNN Digital.

Supporting CNN's Commerce product, the team drives revenue growth for CNN Underscored, CNN's trusted destination for product reviews and recommendations, through strategic affiliate marketing partnerships that are constantly optimized to maximize business performance.

In addition to affiliate revenue, the team oversees sponsorships, content licensing, ad sales collaborations and other monetization initiatives that support the continued expansion of CNN's commerce business.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of advertiser sponsorship campaigns, from onboarding and insertion order preparation through asset management, campaign launch and delivery, as well as invoicing and billing.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage campaign assets, content development, and execution timelines, and assist in creating advertiser mockups, requesting creative assets and organizing files in SharePoint.
• Pull, track, and maintain affiliate campaign performance data and manage reporting in excel.
• Develop post-campaign recap reports highlighting key performance metrics and insights for advertisers.
• Conduct research, reporting, and analysis to support business development initiatives, partnership opportunities, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide real-time operational and analytical support during major tentpole commerce events, including Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
• Support ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives across the Business Development team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong interest in digital media, editorial commerce, and the evolving content landscape.
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Adaptable and able to quickly pivot between projects and priorities.
• Able to remain focused and produce high-quality work across recurring, process-driven assignments.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Clear, confident, and professional communicator.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with data and quantitative analysis.
• Embraces feedback and continuously seeks opportunities to learn and improve.
• 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 (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.

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.