Summer Intern - Reach, LA County Honorship Program

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 28th at 5PM PT

The Job

Since 2005, Warner Bros. has awarded Reach Honorships, internship-scholarship packages, to graduating high school seniors passionate about the business of entertainment.
Our company has a long history of supporting youth enrichment, ranging from educational programs to mentoring relationships to career opportunities. Through the Reach program, up to six outstanding Burbank and L.A. County students are awarded Honorships each year that include a scholarship and four full-time paid internships at the company during four consecutive summers while enrolled in college. Successful Reach program graduates will be eligible for full-time positions at WarnerMedia.

Honorships will be awarded annually to graduating seniors from Burbank and L.A. County high schools. Each cash scholarship will be for $5,000, disbursed annually in equal amounts of $1,250 over four years. Applicants must have (1) a passion for a career in the business of entertainment; (2) effective verbal and written communication skills; and (3) a minimum GPA of 3.0 upon graduation. The funds may only be used toward the tuition and related expenses of an accredited college or university. Disbursement of funds will be made directly to the school once the Honorship winner is enrolled and annually thereafter for three years, provided a GPA of 3.0 is maintained. Careers in the business realm of the entertainment industry range from traditional business functions, such as finance, human resources, operations, marketing, and communications, to more technical or creative roles such as post-production and sound editing.

In addition, the winner will have the opportunity to receive four (4) consecutive, paid summer internships with WarnerMedia while in college, beginning with the summer immediately following high school graduation. The Honorship recipient will be contacted by WarnerMedia each spring to determine which department would most suit him/her during the upcoming summer.

Please note: Relatives of WarnerMedia employees are NOT eligible to participate in the Reach program.

Applications must be completed online by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete an interview prior to the final decision. The winners will be notified by April. 

Application Requirements
• Resume
• Personal statement
• 1 completed online recommendation form

Resume

Please submit a resume that includes the following:
• Work experience you've had, if any (Include the name of the company, the dates of employment and a brief description of duties)
• High School Information
• Name and address of current educational institution
• Name of guidance counselor or administrative contact, phone number, and email address
• Date of graduation
• Cumulative GPA (9-12) Weighted/Non-Weighted
• Art and academic awards or honors
• School activities, volunteer activities or clubs
• SAT score (Critical Reading/Math/Writing) or ACT score (English/Math/Reading/Science/Writing-optional)
• University/College Information (Please list all colleges and universities to which you have applied. For each school listed, please include whether or not you have been accepted, denied, or if you are still waiting for a response.)
• Community volunteer efforts
• Supporting Media or Materials (Optional)
• You may also include a link to any supporting media or materials related to your interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter will consist of two personal statements, each page typed and 500 words or less.

Page 1: Describe yourself, your career goals in the entertainment industry, what you hope to gain from your internship experience at the Studio, and why you should be selected to receive the Honorship.

Page 2: Choose from one of the following questions:
• If you were meeting with the WarnerMedia Studio and Networks CEO, what would you tell her are the most important things to consider when making content for teens?
• Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve.It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale.Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.

(Please note: If your statements are not specific to the Reach program your application will not be considered.)

Recommendation Form

Select one (1) reference to complete this Online Recommendation Form.

To begin the application process, click the ''APPLY NOW'' link on this page, submit your resume, and complete your application profile.

The Essentials
• You are a current high school senior, graduating by June 2022, interested in pursuing a career in the business of entertainment.
• For more details on the program and application materials, please refer to the above or visit https://warnermediacareers.com/reach-honorship-program

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gme9yx-18-220-106-241-42 in your application.