Diversity in Entertainment Legal Fellowship: Silver Spring- Summer 2025

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.

Diversity in Entertainment Legal Fellowship: Silver Spring- Summer 2025

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th*

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

Your New Role

This internship will be located in the Silver Spring, MD area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule.

The WBD Diversity in Entertainment Legal internship offers hands-on, real-world experience in the corporate legal field, with a focus on the entertainment industry. WBD’s global legal department spans across a variety of practice areas allowing our interns a wide view and access to dive into real projects and contribute to impactful legal solutions. Interns will learn from seasoned legal and entertainment professionals and engage with our senior legal leadership team.

Your Role Accountabilities

• The internship will be hybrid with the expectation that the intern comes into our offices at Silver Spring (MD) 3x per week
• The intern should expect to work full-time (35-40 hours a week)
• The intern will be supervised by a member of the Legal department
• The intern will be compensated at a competitive hourly rate
• Warner Bros. Discovery will also award a $10,000 Scholarship to the Intern

The work will be diverse and dynamic, providing valuable exposure to key legal processes in the entertainment sector. Some examples of responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and analyzing commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and other legal documents related to entertainment and media
• Researching and preparing legal memos on topics such as intellectual property, media law, privacy, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with in-house attorneys on special projects and initiatives
• Participating in professional development sessions, mentorship opportunities, and networking events with legal and entertainment professionals

Qualifications & Experience

• Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession or broader community and also demonstrate resilience and excellence on their path toward a career in law.
• Must be a first or second-year law student, currently enrolled, in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for the fellowship)
• Must have strong college and law school academic performance
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have an interest and/or curiosity in the media industry
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
• 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.
• Must be 18 years or older

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.

What to know before applying:

The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.

Program date options:

Option 1: June 3nd – August 15th

Option 2: June 9th – August 22nd

• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 March through mid-April. 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 the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. 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 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

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