Ad Sales Internships: NYC - Summer 2026
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Ad Sales Internships: NYC - Summer 2026
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
The Job
We have multiple Ad Sales internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the New York City 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:
- Brand Strategy & Solutions Intern
- Programmatic Account Management Intern
- Ad Sales Intern
- Advanced Advertising Sales Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
This is a hands-on & robust program, in which interns will work day-to-day with one of the ad sales or sales support groups. Interns will also be invited to attend events in which they will get exposure to all areas of the business. Overall, this program provides great opportunities for significant learning experiences, as well as the chance to make lasting business contacts.
Duties could include:
- Interact with Sales to understand Ad Sales and the Media Industry
- Work Closely with Account Executives by attending various meetings and working on tasks/projects
- Learn about all WBDs multimedia platforms
- Assist Account Coordinators in their day-to-day tasks
- Learn about various Ad Sales topics and then present weekly on that topic (Advanced Advertising, Linear VS. Streaming..etc)
- Build relationships with other Ad Sales departments (Pricing, Planning & Operations, Linear Commercial Operations, Marketing, Billing & Direct Response)
- Attend Speaker series with various Ad Sales Leaders across WBD
- Develop an understanding of Advanced Advertising through weekly meetings, speaker series, pitch calls
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)
- 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 Senior (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 summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks. Program date options:
- Option 1: June 1st – August 14th
- Option 2: June 8th – August 21st
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 mid February through early-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.