Summer Intern - Food Network Editorial Convergence

Job Description

Application Deadline: Friday, March 10

The Job

The Food Network Convergent team works at the unique, exciting intersection of digital and on-air programming. We focus on promoting awareness of and driving tune in to all linear programming premieres through original digital-first content that serves both super-fans and untapped audiences across Food Network's digital and social platforms, which includes 32 million Facebook followers and 11 million Instagram followers.

No two days are alike on our team. We work closely with Food Network's video, PR, and programming teams on a daily basis to make engaging, buzzy, and on-brand flat and video content on tight timelines and strict deadlines. We work hard to promote Food Network's culinary brand, talent, and programming in new ways that inspire and engage.

The Daily

This food-obsessed intern will report to the Senior Editor, Convergence, and work across Food Network's convergence team.
• Will have a hands-on role on our team working on both flat and video projects.
• Create photo galleries, blog posts, show pages, articles, and memes to support shows, and will also maintain the organization of incoming and outgoing video footage for the team.
• Be an active participant in all meetings and pitch ideas as they have them.
• At the end of the semester, our intern will have accumulated a collection of bylines on FoodNetwork.com and will have had a hand in publishing original videos across Food Network's digital platforms.

The Essentials
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Literature, Journalism, Marketing preferred
• Adobe Photoshop experience is required
• Must be quick learning and a critical thinker with superior attention to detail, and be willing and able to manage time/priorities while juggling multiple projects at once.
• Must respect the sensitive nature of our business and abide by internal confidentiality.

The Nice-to-Haves
• The ideal intern has extremely strong writing skills and boasts proficiency in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Video editing experience in Adobe Premiere is a plus, as is familiarity with various content management systems.

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:
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had
• The insider scoop on the entertainment 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

And finally, what to know before applying:
• The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks dependent on the student's availability based on semester schedule
• Program date options:
• Start Date: June 5th or June 12th
• End Date: August 18th or August 25th
• 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 February through mid-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.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level 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.

The Legal Bits…

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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqz4px-3-14-67-90-42 in your application.