Summer Intern - TV Development

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in an internship at Discovery Inc. We have decided to put our summer 2020 internship program on hold. The health and safety of our employees and candidates is a top priority for our program and company. Given the circumstances, we feel it is not an ideal time to bring on interns.

Please feel free to submit your resume, we will be in contact should anything change on our end.

Discovery Interns are explorers; they dive headfirst into the world in front of them. They aren’t afraid to be uncomfortable and boldly embrace any obstacle or challenge as an opportunity to excel. They walk confidently into the uncharted territory and make the most of their experiences. They ask the questions that go beyond the surface.

Seek adventure, find your passion, forge your path with an internship at Discovery.

Through Discovery’s Internship Program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the entertainment and media industry and learn from the global leader in real life entertainment.

We are proud to have been named to Vault.com's 2020 rankings for The 100 Best Internships, Best Media & Telecom Internships and Best Internships for Diversity.

Here’s what we offer:
• Opportunity to immerse yourself and get your hands dirty with challenging work and projects
• Mentorship from Discovery’s best and brightest
• Intern Speaker Series featuring top executives and employees across the business
• Networking opportunities with great snacks
• A creative, collaborative and inclusive company culture with office spaces to match

Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Opportunity to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
• The insider scoop on the TV industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Real life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

What you need to know:
• This summer, our 12 week semester will be held from June 1st-August 21st 2020.
• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide documentation if necessary.
• The application deadline is March 20th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
• We do not require a cover letter. Please demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume.

Interviewing will take place from February through April. A Discovery Intern 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.

Responsibilities

Discovery’s development teams are in charge of finding remarkable programs that embody each network's brand. Whether the ideas are internally developed or brought in by a production company, our development teams must always be thinking creatively. This summer, we may have development internships available for Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, TLC and more.

As a Development Intern, your adventure could lead you to work on projects and tasks such as:  
• Research new ideas and stories as well as casting for new characters in specific regions and content spaces.
• Attend pitch meetings
• Internet research, phone calls, phone interviews, writing, Skype interviewing, attending local shoots, reviewing footage
• Assist with internal development and production meetings
• Drafting treatments/pitch materials
• Gain exposure to development pipeline reporting, tape dubbing and related research
• Keeping track of competitive networks and what they're developing

Requirements
* Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)
* Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
* Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Please note this position is located in NEW YORK CITY. If selected for an opportunity, interns are responsible for securing their own housing.

nyc, ny

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d97j7r-3-145-101-53-42 in your application.