HoH Social Programming Pathways Intern: NYC - Spring 2025

House of Highlights Social Programming Pathways Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
 

Application Deadline: Friday, October, 18th, 2024* 

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role 

This internship will be located in the New York City area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

House of Highlights is seeking a Programming Intern who will work to curate content from multiple sources to post on our social accounts, with a primary focus on UGC content and TikTok output. The Social Programmer will be primarily responsible for surfacing, curating, packaging and distributing various types of social content, including captions.
 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Contribute to the daily programming of HoH social channels – discover and curate social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience

• Cover full slates of NBA game schedule, covering multiple games at once to find standout content

• Be a master of finding UGC and new content first

• Work closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content

Qualifications & Experience 

• Deep understanding of TikTok-native and IG-native content, trends and creators

• Deep understanding and passion for NBA, NBA Twitter and basketball culture

• A strong understanding of House of Highlights' voice and brand

• Ability to work nights and weekend hours

• A strong understanding of House of Highlights' voice and brand

• 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 Student (18 years or older) 

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA) 

• 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. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. 

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. 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks  

• Program dates: 

• Start Date: January 27th, 2025 

• End Date: April, 18th, 2025 

• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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 September through early December. 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.