Production and Development Graduate Intern London
Job description
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. 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 commissioning team at WBD work with external production companies to produce a range of programmes for our linear and digital platforms; Quest, Really, Quest Red, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, DMAX and Discovery Plus. We work with producers to develop new as well as existing ideas to deliver content that our audience loves. We then work closely with those producers to ensure the storytelling and production values are best in class. We’re a small and nimble team who are passionate about making television, with most of us having 20+ years in the industry, but we really value new perspectives, new ideas and new energy. We’re looking for a bright, hardworking, self-starter who will become integral to our department. It’s a busy position. The day to day will vary but will include managing diaries, helping with presentations, research, social media checks and sleuthing, editing very basic clips, and playing an active part in creative discussion around programme ideas. Candidates should watch unscripted telly and have opinions on what they watch. 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. Help manage diary for senior team. This involves coordinating internal and external meetings both on Zoom and in person. Source materials for Team Development Meetings. Support the Commissioning Execs with Internal Presentations, and be confident and capable of creating presentations, to a brief (eg Powerpoint, Keynote, Google slides) Continually research market and industry trends to present to the team in a biweekly bulletin. General 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 presentations and content clips. Help coordinate and communicate internal process management. Qualifications & Experience... 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 strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Confident with digital presentation tools like PowerPoint, Google Slides and Keynote, and ideally, edit skills eg on imovie or quicktime. Strong understanding of and ability to navigate social media platforms. Strong creative writing and copy writing skills. Flexible attitude with the ability to work across a broad team Diplomatic approach and able to exercise discretion An understanding of why process and confidentiality is important to a global media business. Open minded, flexible, willing to work to tight and changeable deadlines. Be engaged with our Channel Brands and Platforms and committed to developing a career in unscripted television The Internship... Salary: £26,000 p/a Length: 12 months Start Date: 11th September 2023 25 days annual leave Please submit your CV by Sunday 23rd July to be considered for this role. 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. The Legal Bits… 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, 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected]. WarnerMedia
