Business & Sales Placement Internships

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

The Business & Sales Placement Interns will support Warner Bros. Discovery team to identify areas of business development and support sales teams to maximise revenue.

There are a variety of Placement positions within the Business & Sales division, therefore the below job description is not exhaustive of all activities you may undertake during your internship.  

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Track the performance of competitive releases throughout the region and support the team in the preparation of a weekly business summary to be distributed to European and US colleagues. 
• Verify data with the territories sales team to ensure the integrity of Warner Bros. and competitive box office figures. 
• Track the annual and all-time performance of Warner Bros. and competitive titles’ opening weekends. 
• Maintain and distribute weekly distribution and inventory reports providing relevant insight and analysis for the department and the wider business.
• Gathering market insights and viewing data and sharing relevant ideas and sales opportunities with the wider teams. 
• Analyse the distribution processes (within our control) with a view to suggesting changes that optimise WHE cost and enhancing product profitability.
• Responsible for Amazon Advanced Pre-Order (APO) set up, maintaining a master tracker, and working with the Amazon Sales Account team to ensure all queries are resolved and Amazon shows the correct information. 
• Responsible for demand planning a range of key new release titles throughout the year.
• Prepare and review revenue forecasts for specific market sectors.

Qualifications & Experience…

• You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028.
• Well organised and disciplined with the ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively, excellent attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (Pivots, Lookups, Formulas).
• Confident with numbers and analytics, with the ability to learn sales planning & tracking tools (Salesforce, Tableau & Storefront).
• Verbal and written communication skills.

The Internship…

• Salary: £27,000 p/a 
• Contract Length: 12 months  
• Start Date: 6th July 2026
• You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects.
• You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more.
• You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!

Next Steps…

• Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 1st February (you will not be able to apply after this date).
• Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 8th February.
• Stage 3: Pre-recorded video interview via HireVue will be sent out, to be completed in February.
• Stage 4: Assessment Centres & Interviews will take place in April.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback, but if you are unsuccessful we will aim to let you know within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Additional Information  

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. 

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.  

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.