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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.
Warner Bros. Animation Production & Development Internships: LA - Summer 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
We have multiple Animation Production and Development 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 LA 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.
This could include, but is not limited to:
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Warner Bros. Animation Creative Development and Current Intern: LA - Summer 2025
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Warner Bros. Animation Production Intern: LA - Summer 2025
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Warner Bros. TV Animation Production Intern: LA - Summer 2025
Your Role Accountabilities
Duties could include:
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Support the department with administrative and production and/or development duties
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Assist Sr. APM/APM with daily production tasks such as note taking, design reviews, and handouts
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Provide script and pitch coverage
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Attend meetings as needed with Production and Warner Bros. Animation/Cartoon Network execs and aid in meeting scheduling, preparation, note taking, and note distribution
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Conduct creative research projects and assist creative leads with gathering and/or distributing reference
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Learn the pre-production pipeline and assist the production team throughout the process
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Update and maintain lists and grids
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Organize and track creative assets and create processes for organization
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Update the team on latest animation news, up-and-coming talent/concepts, etc.
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Assist with department communications, research, and disseminate information to the appropriate parties as directed
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Work closely with the production team to prioritize artist needs
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Regularly communicate progress individually and across multiple teams
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Hone your asset management, tracking, and archiving skillset with Autodesk Shotgrid/Flow
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Help prepare design handouts for artists
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Support production shipments to vendors
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)
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Passion for and familiarity with animation and interest in pursuing Animation Production Management or Animation Development long-term
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Knowledge of Mac, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite
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Knowledge of file set-up, maintenance and filing procedures
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Ability to organize and schedule work effectively
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Communicative with ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in written and verbal forms and ability to share information and listen effectively
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Ability to play close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions
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Passion for organization, scheduling, and time management
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Ability to work well under time constraints
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A humble and positive attitude
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Ability to handle multiple tasks
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Ability to handle confidential information
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Excellent time management skills
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Patience for a fast-moving, ever-changing work environment
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Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
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Must be a rising Junior or Senior undergrad Student (18 years or older)
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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.
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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.
The Nice to Haves
What to know before applying:
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:
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Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad 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.
If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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