Marketing & PR (TV Channels) Placement Internships

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 Marketing & PR (TV Channels) Placement Interns will support various Warner Bros. Discovery teams with their marketing, PR and comms campaigns across all new and existing content.

There are a variety of Placement positions within the Marketing & PR (Linear Channels) division across Kids, Networks, Streaming and Social teams, therefore the below job description is not exhaustive of all activities you may undertake during your internship.  

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Planning, securing and executing prominent and positive PR for the company, brands and channels across both Trade and Consumer for Warner Bros Discovery EMEA kids, working across kids brands such as Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Cartoonito and Boing.
• Manage press clipping archive, clipping reports and monitor media.
• Internal Comms: organise speaker sessions for Insights With Impact, internal screenings, and Kids days and manage Kids EMEA Workplace posts
• Support the organisation in growing Warner Bros. Discovery’s Kids brands in EMEA - both platform brands (e.g. Cartoon Network) as well as show brands (e.g. Gumball, Teen Titans Go) supporting the brand management and marketing team.
• Collaborate on the ongoing development of key brands and assist in the delivery of EMEA initiatives and marketing & communications campaigns.
• Support the PR team to maximise the engagement in TV shows across discovery+ and the portfolio of linear channels including Discovery Channel, Really and Quest.
• Daily monitoring of news and identifying opportunities for innovation and creativity.  
• Supporting the publicity teams in the co-ordination and organisation of all publicity activities, including press interview access, set visits, screenings and unique stunted activities. 
• Identify opportunities for us to create brilliant and exciting content for our social and digital platforms, to promote our television and streaming shows (e.g. 90 Day Fiancé UK, Richard Hammond’s Workshop, Man Vs Food, Say Yes To The Dress, Wheeler Dealers) across our brands, which include discovery+, Discovery, TLC, Food Network, Really and Quest. 

Qualifications & Experience…

• You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028.
• Passionate about our brands (Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, Discovery+, TLC, Food Network, Quest etc.).
• Well-organised and show excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workload and use time effectively. 
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills. 
• A positive attitude, a creative open mind and a calm demeanour. 
• Familiarity with social platforms and trends.
• Interested in a career in marketing, brand management, Publicity or comms.

The Internship…

• Salary: £27,000 p/a 
• Contract Length: 12 months  
• Start Date: 6th July 2026
• You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects.
• You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more.
• You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!

Next Steps…

• Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 1st February (you will not be able to apply after this date).
• Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 8th February.
• Stage 3: Pre-recorded video interview via HireVue will be sent out, to be completed in February.
• Stage 4: Assessment Centres & Interviews will take place in April.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback, but if you are unsuccessful we will aim to let you know within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Additional Information  

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. 

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.  

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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 require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.