Summer Intern - Music

Job Description

Overview of the internships

We have multiple Music 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:
• Warner Bros. Music Library Intern: LA - Summer 2025
• Warner Bros. Pictures Music Intern: LA - Summer 2025
• Warner Bros. Television Music Intern: LA - Summer 2025
• WaterTower Music Intern: LA - Summer 2025

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:
• Attend weekly staff music meetings
• Read scripts and complete music breakdowns
• Research publisher and recording ownership on songs requested for clearance and assist music clearance in closing out episode packets and entering information into database
• Assist in metadata upkeep and ingestion in the label's library system
• Organizing sheet music and packing sheet music for long term storage
• Assist with label's YouTube channel management
• Ripping CD's
• CD and Document filing
• Gather updated rosters of composers, artists, songwriters, music producers, music editors, label talents and music supervisors
• Create lists and check library inventory
• Assist in keeping the music library organized
• Compile and distribute music playlists
• Handle phone calls and take messages
• Pick up and deliver items (such as hard drives or music) to other areas of the WB lot
• Opportunity to help creative team with media submissions from major and independent music publishers and record labels to expand digital library
• Help with music searches for network, cable TV, and streaming productions when applicable
• Audit information in the label's distribution portal
• Pull and format streaming reports
• Assist in managing the label's physical product inventory
• Write copy for social media posts
• Provide other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience
• Ability to read/write musical notation (required for Music Library role)
• Experience playing an instrument in an orchestra / composing music for orchestra (required for Music Library role​)
• Strong passion for music and film/tv and eager to learn more about the industry
• Have a solid understanding of metadata and its role in the music business (required for WaterTower Music role)
• Knowledge of all genres of music including music placed in television and film
• Extremely detail oriented and ability to follow-through
• Well-organized
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Mac, Adobe Acrobat and file sharing platforms including Box, Dropbox, etc.
• Knowledge of personal computer/processing system
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good spelling and grammatical skills and ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with all industry personnel
• Ability to set-up and maintain accurate, up-to-date files and records
• Must be willing to work as a team and be available to all department members
• Ability to collaborate with multiple team members on separate projects

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 2 nd – A ugust 1 5 th
• Option 2: June 9 th – August 2 2 nd
• 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.

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

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.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gq2op9-3-15-218-243-42 in your application.