DC Comics Creative Affairs and Production Internships

Your New Role   

Overview of the internships 

We have multiple DC Comics Creative Affairs and Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the LA area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• Animation & Audio  DC Creative Affairs Intern: LA - Summer 2025

• Animation & Audio  DC Creative Affairs Intern: LA - Summer 2025

• DC Experiences Creative Affairs Intern: LA - Summer 2025

• DC Production Intern: LA - Summer 2025

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Reviewing outlines, scripts, animatics, audio mixes, etc. for a variety of DC projects.

• They'll also provide necessary research into DC characters, locations, items, etc. to provide suggestions and guidance on what DC IP to use in any given project in development.

• Through this reviewal process, they will also learn how to provide feedback and work with various departments within DC to gather feedback/notes and ensure all items are approved by the necessary parties (i.e. end credits for a media project will be reviewed alongside DC Legal with our input).

• They will also track progress on projects to learn the stages of that particular media's life cycle

• Have the ability to read comic books and have the critical skills to write and document their thoughts to provide feedback.

• The intern will help the DC Interactive team in researching the DC IP providing guidance on the entire DC universe from its characters, locals, and storylines.

• They will also contribute to in supporting the team maintaining propriety databases and reference libraries.

• There is also the opportunity to test the various DC games in development and learning how to provide notes, feedback, and reviewing documentation for projects.

• By the end of this internship, the candidate will have a better understanding of the entire game development lifecycle and the role a licensor plays in creating great IP content.

• Comic Book Artwork Clearance for Product Re-use, Product Brainstorming, Competitive Industry Analysis, hands-on testing of prototypes or samples, site visits and meeting with vendors to learn how certain objects (statues, props, costumes, etc.) are fabricated.

• Participate in projects related to production and manufacturing that will result in a wide range of real world products that will be delivered to market.

• Prepare and process files for print and digital and push them through the production lifecycle.

• The intern will be expected to hit production deadlines set by Operations and our partners.

• Attend any meetings related to project assignments and participate in verbal status reports.

• May be trained on DC proprietary systems like NEST and the Content Pipeline Tool.

• The result will be that they will experience an actual full scale comic book company in real time.
   

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)  

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior Undergrad Student (18 years or older)  

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. 

• 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. 

• Clear vision and listening capabilities, since so much of our work involves careful examination of visuals and sounds in animation and audio.

• They should also be able to research items related to DC Comics--including characters, stories, writers/artists/talent, locations (i.e. Gotham City), comic artwork, etc.

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary and Adobe Suite is helpful. 

• Should be able to read comics and documentation with the ability to formalize their thoughts effectively to provide understandable feedback.

• The ability to effectively research artwork, characters, and storylines is a must.

• A general technical knowledge of software and hardware troubleshooting is necessary. Having a passion for DC Comics is a plus!

• Great communication skills, be able to switch gears often and a great eye for design.

• Photoshop skills would be a nice to have skill as well as the ability to build a compelling deck presentation.

• High level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) for digital publishing and print.

• Familiarity with the DCU and its many iterations.

• Some experience with workflow systems like Monday.com.

• Some experience with cloud storage systems like Box and One Drive.

• Comfortable with the Microsoft suite (Excel, Teams and Word).

• A plus to have  knowledge of a CMS and some knowledge of UI and UX.

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.   

• Program date options: 

• Option 1: June 2nd – August 15th  

• Option 2: June 9th – August 22nd   

• 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.  

• Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. 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. 

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 collegiate career 

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure  

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: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.