Documentary Production Internships: ATL - Fall 2025

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.

• Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th*  
• *Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role

We have multiple Documentary Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the Atlanta area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper Intern

Your Role Accountabilities...

Duties could include: 

• Pitching story ideas to researching and developing a show, setting up shoots, and gathering editorial and video materials
• Shadow and assist editorial staff.
• Research, gathering media including archival footage, transcription, logging, organizing visual elements, and fact-checking.
• Prepare pitches for shows, characters or experts
• Screening documentary films, writing coverage, and giving feedback for documentary films.
• Organizing and gathering relevant industry data and input.
• Understanding and experiencing the art of a pitch

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates should be passionate about news and long-form/documentary storytelling
• Self-motivated
• Able to multitask
• Have a good attitude
• Be able to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Passion for topical news and key issues of the moment, especially as related to popular culture.
• Strong interest in documentaries.
• Computer and analytical skills.
• Must know how to use PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and similar spreadsheet platforms.
• Willing to work both with a team and independently.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S.-accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) 
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student (18 years or older) 
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above 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. 

What to know before applying: 

The duration of the program is 10 weeks  

• Program dates: 
  • Start Date: October 6th 
  • End Date: December 12th  

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 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.