Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a powerful portfolio of iconic entertainment, news, and sports brands. We bring people, technology, and the world’s best storytellers together to drive culture and meaningful connection. We believe the enduring power of stories can open our eyes to the world, to each other, and to new and different perspectives.

Join us. Shape your story here.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 28 at 11:59 PM PST

The Job

Stage 13 is a fearless, original studio within WarnerMedia dedicated to amplifying multidimensional stories and storytellers within the scripted and unscripted worlds of television and feature film. Through hands-on creative development and early-stage incubation, we work tirelessly to uplift and support the next generation of emerging filmmakers, writers, and creators – all while armed with the endless resources and in-house partnerships of the greater WarnerMedia family.

The Daily

• Read/watch incoming submissions of all mediums (scripts, plays, short films, books) and provide insightful coverage and analysis.

• Assist development team with current projects across our development & production slate.

• Conduct research on creative communities, networks, fellowships, labs, etc. in the discovery of dynamic, unique creators—particularly those at the emerging and midlevel stages of their careers, and those from non-traditional film & TV backgrounds (podcasters, playwrights, novelists, artists from different mediums, etc.).

• Create film festival tracker grids for scripted development team usage.

• Report to senior executives the most successful trends in digital, television, and social media.

• Perform administrative/office and other duties as assigned.

The Essentials

• Previous Internships or other work experience in film/television development preferred.

• Previous experience with script coverage and/or analyzing scripts strongly preferred.

• Or alternatively, demonstrates strong analytical skills in reading & writing in other complimentary disciplines and activities (e.g. journalism, art history/film criticism, creative writing, playwriting, literature studies).

• Avid and passionate reader and analyst of content across all mediums and formats (e.g. books, plays, film, tv, comics, games, etc.).

• Currently enrolled in a college/university degree program working on a BS/BA degree.

• All majors and areas of study are welcome, but a strong interest in learning about TV and feature film development is required.

• Highly organized and detail oriented with exceptional sense of accountability.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to problem solve within scope of responsibility.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and creative ideas in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote.

• Interest and knowledge in issues and stories that pertain to underrepresented communities.

• Avid follower of digital news and entertainment companies/outlets, pop culture trends.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Positive attitude, willing to take direction, and self-motivated.

• Cover letter required. Please combine resume and cover letter into one PDF when submitting.

Internship Program

• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for the full duration of the internship.

• Summer 2022 program dates are June 6th - August 12th (additional time frames are available for students in a university quarter system); must be available for full program duration.

• Full-time schedule (40 hours/week).

• Company-issued computer provided for the duration of the internship program.

• Competitive salary; relocation is not provided.

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field.

• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals.

• Engaging events including executive speakers sessions, professional development workshops, and more.

The Perks

• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.