Summer MBA Intern - Project Manager

Job Description

Our department stands out due to its unwavering commitment to driving business advancement and navigating complex challenges while creating new opportunities for the company. We are deeply aligned with the company's strategic initiatives, with a particular emphasis on Latin America, where we exemplify cutting-edge innovation. Our team has earned a reputation for reliability and forward-thinking, continually evolving to meet future demands and sustain growth.

The Project Manager Internship position involves overseeing and coordinating various projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and align with the department's strategic goals. We take great pride in our department's versatility and strategic focus. We engage with a diverse array of stakeholders and gain a comprehensive understanding of how different facets of the company collaborate to realize our initiatives. This dynamic environment not only fosters personal and professional growth but also offers the satisfaction of contributing to impactful, company-wide projects.
Our department plays a crucial role in WBD's overarching strategy by developing and implementing new networks and initiatives aimed at expanding our brand's global footprint. We are integral to executing innovative strategies that drive international growth and enhance our global market presence.

Your Role Accountabilities
The Project Manager MBA Intern will engage in a range of impactful projects, including developing and refining financial models. They will collaborate with both regional and global teams to support revenue-generating activities through comprehensive financial analytics. This role provides hands-on experience in strategizing and executing financial strategies critical to our business objectives.

The intern will be responsible for managing and closing the loop on assigned initiatives. This includes tracking project progress, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and delivering results that align with departmental goals. Accountability in these areas is crucial for the successful execution of our projects.

By the end of the summer, the intern will have gained valuable experience working closely with senior stakeholders and understanding the company's strategic objectives. They will be able to showcase their ability to collaborate effectively within a team, execute projects efficiently, and contribute to significant revenue-generating initiatives.

The intern will be involved in constructing forecasts for lending balances and revenues for key areas such as Latin American sports, CNN, and streaming products. This experience will offer insights into financial planning and strategic analysis within a global context.

Qualifications & Experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills and a positive, collaborative, and proactive approach to teamwork.
• Ability to clearly communicate all aspects of quantitative model design, analysis to business unit, and during model review.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Bilingual (Spanish) Portuguese is a plus
• Hands-on experience manipulating data and statistical models, preferably with financial contexts.
• Must be actively enrolled in a US-accredited college or university MBA degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a 1st year MBA student
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)
• All 2025 MBA interns will be selected from the attendees of the in-person (held in Burbank, CA) OR Virtual MBA Trek. All eligible applicants must attend the trek.
• 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.

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 graduate 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 depending on the student's availability

Program dates
• Option #1: 6/2/2025- 8/15/2025
• Option #2: 6/9/2025- 8/22/2025
• 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.
• The recruiting process will take place from November through February. 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: $45 per hour USD for MBA 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj3kee-3-144-40-90-42 in your application.