Retail & Consumer Products 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 Retail & Consumer Products Placement Interns will support the delivery of Retail Sales Revenue through best-in-class marketing, planning and execution of activations, as well as through partnerships with various consumer brands.

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

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Supporting cross-divisional collaboration, joining the dots across all relevant business units and departments in the UK. 
• Support the Retail Team and assist in the planning and execution of retail activations across all retail channels.
• Elevate our engagement with top-tier grocery, specialist, and e-commerce retailers—such as Tesco, Amazon, ASDA, The Entertainer, HMV and Smyths Toys—by delivering exceptional, tailored pitches and PowerPoint presentations under the guidance of your line manager and department lead.  
• Managing the EMEA contracts admin process, drafting and uploading deal paperwork for internal approval.  
• Compile updated franchise, category and creative information to formulate regular retail and licensee newsletters.
• Monitoring the marketplace and competitor activity including store-checking across a range of retailers, providing summaries of key highlights & learnings.
• Support the Customer Marketing team for all WB organised Retail Days and Retail Conferences.  
• Conduct regular store visits and filter key learnings and information to Customer Marketing, monitoring and evaluating both Warner and competitive activity, providing timely input into the weekly Customer Marketing meetings. 
• Carrying out day-to-day admin tasks to support department.  

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.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self-starter who uses initiative to support the team.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organisation skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook) 
• Passionate about trends and an interest in global consumer brands & content.

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.