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.

Your New Role...

The WBD UK Commissioning Team is a creative, collaborative, and inclusive department which works with both internal Warner Bros. Discovery teams and external TV production companies to produce a range of content for WBD platforms. The content produced covers a wide range of unscripted television genres from Crime and Medical documentaries to Reality and Factual Entertainment series. The team works with a network of external television companies who develop programming ideas and pitch them directly to the commissioning team. If a pitch is successful, the Commissioning Execs work with the producers from the early kick-off and pre-production stages all the way through the process to delivery and broadcast. The team also works with internal WBD departments and stakeholders like Business and Legal Affairs, Production Management, and the Marketing team.               

As a Commissioning Intern, you will support the commissioning team on all development and production needs. You’ll also work with the Production Assistant to manage the content slate and development process for the team.  

Your Role Accountabilities...

Setting up internal and external kick off meetings and supporting the commissioning execs with the materials needed for these important meetings at the very start of the production process. This includes collating/cutting clips, pulling together contact lists, treatments and research.  
Manage diary for senior team. This involves coordinating internal and external meetings both on Zoom and in person.
Source material for Team Brainstorm Workshops and Development Meetings.
Support the Commissioning Execs with Internal Presentations.
Continually research market and industry trends to present to the team in a biweekly bulletin.
General cloud housekeeping support with digital tools like Google Drive, Slides, Outlook and OneDrive.               
Support the Development AP and Commissioning Execs with research and specific production needs.          
Engage with stakeholders to manage appointments between senior management and production companies.  
Work with the team on creative tenders for external presentation.
Help coordinate and communicate internal process management.

Qualifications & Experience...

You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028.
Passionate about television with a clear knowledge of WBD UK unscripted content and how it differs from other UK Broadcasters.   
Clear understanding of what a commissioning team does and how it differs from an external television production.   
Ability to listen and take notes whilst also taking part in the conversation.  
Strong communicator with exemplary organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confident with digital presentation tools like PowerPoint, Google Slides and Keynote.
Strong understanding of social media platforms.   
Strong creative writing and copy writing skills.   
Basic knowledge of marketing and why branding is important to a series.
Open minded, flexible, willing to work to deadlines.
Be engaged with our Channel Brands and Platforms and committed to developing a career in unscripted television.

The Internship...

Salary: £27,000 p/a 
Contract Length: 12 months  
Start Date: 6th July 2026
You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects.
You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more.
You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!

Next Steps…

Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 1st February (you will not be able to apply after this date).

Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 8th February.

Stage 3: Pre-recorded video interview via HireVue will be sent out, to be completed in February.

Stage 4: Assessment Centres & Interviews will take place in April.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback, but if you are unsuccessful we will aim to let you know within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Additional Information 

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 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. 

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.

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