Content Intern

DIRECTV; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Job summary

DIRECTV is offering a 10-week remote Content Summer Internship across multiple focus areas, from strategy and development to contracts and programming. You will analyze data, build dashboards, assist with implementation, and support cross-functional teams while exploring engagement, rights, and content opportunities.

The program is open to all majors and requires full US work authorization for the duration. Paid hourly with competitive rewards for undergrads and graduates.

Qualifications

• Open to all majors; ability to work in a fast-paced team
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint for data presentation

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and benchmarking to shape programming
• Build dashboards and deliver presentations
• Support cross-functional initiatives and data management
• Review contracts and summarize key findings

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analytics

Tools

Relational Databases

SQL

Job description

At DIRECTV , we’re redefining the future of entertainment. We’re delivering cutting‑edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and content experience in the world.

Dive into Content as a Summer Intern!

As part of our Content team, you’ll help shape the programming lineup across DIRECTV Satellite and Internet platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and contribute to projects that directly impact our business.

Depending on your interests and background, you’ll be placed in one of the following focus areas:

1. Content Strategy & Development

• Analyze data, conduct benchmarking and research
• Build dashboards and deliver presentations
• Support cross‑functional initiatives

2. Content Contracts & Compliance

• Assist with new database software implementation and AI integration
• Conduct data audits and support data migration
• Support reporting automation and data management, validation, and analysis activities, using relational databases, queries, APIs, or system integrations.
• Review contracts and summarize key findings

3. Content & Programming

• Analyze channel performance, marketing, and competition
• Support project management and reporting
• Assist with third‑party authentication audits
• Deep dive analysis into programmer portfolios, offerings, synergies, sports rights, streaming cannibalization, etc.

4. Content Development

• Conceptualize new functionalities serving content engagement and discovery
• Competitive intelligence research and summarization
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams launching live channels, to understand and improve processes

Who We’re Looking For

• Open to all majors; Preferred: Media & Entertainment, Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Leadership tracks
• A passion for the entertainment industry (especially the business or technology side)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Experience working in cross‑functional environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A proactive, self‑motivated mindset with a desire to learn and grow
• Nice to have: Familiarity and experience using Artificial Intelligence LLMs to do research, benchmarking, and / or analysis

Program Details

• Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a virtual position that can be located anywhere in the United States.)
• Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27 or 6/14/27 – 8/20/27
• Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
• This position can earn $20 - $28 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Undergrad $20 per hour; Grad $28 per hour.)

Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!

DIRECTV employees are expected to always be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and harassment of any kind (including sexual harassment) will not be tolerated. We remain steadfast in our belief for diversity, equity, and inclusion; therefore, we encourage success based on individual merit and ability without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. DIRECTV celebrates and is enriched by our differences; therefore we fully consider all qualified applicants including, those with a criminal history.