Research, Analytics & Strategy Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

About this role

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.

Research, Analytics & Strategy Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

Application Deadline:   On or before   Fri day,   August 21 st *  

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

Your New Role  

Overview of the internships  

We have multiple Research, Analytics & Strategy internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be   considered for   multiple internship opportunities within this general area.   These internships will   be located in   the NYC area.   The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular   cadence   based on the intern   manager’s   in office schedule.  

Example internship opportunities could include:  

• CNN Data Science Intern: NYC

• CNN UX Research Intern: NYC

Your Role Accountabilities  

Duties could include:  

• Responsible for tracking and analyzing key performance and engagement metrics across Digital platforms and products, and in the broader news and information landscape.

• Conduct comprehensive research on consumer behaviors and insights, including demographic analysis. 

• Identify industries that benefit or are harmed the most by current consumer trends.

• Assist the department's analysts with daily performance reports, including tracking daily top stories on CNN and running Nielsen ratings reports for CNN and its competitors

• Produce CNN Original Series and Films dashboard reports

• Update existing trackers with the performance of CNN's content across the WBD portfolio

• Assist with primary research projects, including producing surveys for viewer feedback and testing potential titles for new program launches

• Help manage the team's ePoll Market Research submissions schedule

• Assist with the team's data visualization and automation projects

• Embrace learning new skills, tools and analytical techniques

Qualifications & Experience  

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)   

• Candidates should be passionate about data & analytics, news, emerging technology and media trends, and should have the curiosity to explore data, driven to understand the ''why'', and a passion to draw connections

• Attention to detail and data accuracy

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Project and time management skills - ability to be organized and proactive

• Knowledge in/experience with PivotTables and essential Excel analysis formulas (including IF, VLOOKUP, COUNT, SUMIF)

• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• 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 rising Senior undergrad 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.  

What To Know Before Applying:  

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks   

• Program dates:  

• Start Date: October 12 th  

• End Date: December 18 th    

• 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, collaborati

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