Film & TV Development & Production Internships: LA – Summer 2026

Austincc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is offering Film & TV Development & Production internships in Los Angeles for Summer 2026. These internships involve tasks like evaluating materials, providing script coverage, and assisting production teams. Candidates must be enrolled in a college program, have a strong passion for the industry, and possess relevant skills in multitasking and administration. The internships are paid and require a commitment of 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid work format.

Qualifications

• Experience in script or book coverage is essential.
• Strong passion for the film and television industry is necessary.
• Must be efficient with MS Office tools including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming materials and provide coverage for projects.
• Assist with scheduling, taking calls, and general administrative work.
• Shadow and learn entry-level administrative tasks from executives.

Skills

Script coverage or book coverage experience

Passion for film and television

Proficient in MS Office

Familiarity with macs and desk phones

Ability to multitask

Strong attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university

Rising Junior or Senior undergrad student

GPA of 3.0 or above

Tools

Airtable

Scenechronize

Smartsheet

Job description

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Film & TV Development & Production Internships: LA - Summer 2026

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.

Film & TV Development & Production Internships: LA - Summer 2026

• Application Deadline:Sunday,February 22nd*
• *Pro Tip:Submityour application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicantvolume!*

Your New Role

We have multiple Film & TV Development & Production internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will beconsidered formultiple internship opportunities within this general area.These internships willbe located inthe LA area.The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regularcadencebased on the internmanager’sin office schedule.

Example internship opportunities could include:

• Alloy Entertainment TV/Film Development Intern
• HBO & HBO Max - Production Intern
• New Line Cinema Creative Development and Production Intern
• Warner Bros. Pictures Creative Development Intern
• Warner Bros. TV Creative Affairs Intern

Your Role Accountabilities

• Read and evaluate incoming materials
• Provide book and script coverage on a wide range of material for potential projects
• Learning the essentials of being an entertainment assistant including rolling calls, scheduling, and any relative admin work
• Step in for Executive Assistants to schedule meetings, manage executives calendars, and offer departmental support
• Gain exposure to various creative materials throughout the film development & production process, including reading scripts, practicing script coverage, and watching dailies and/or rough cuts of our projects when possible as well as films from up-and-coming filmmakers
• Assist Production and Post-Production Assistants in everyday tasks such as production/post tracking, database management and file creation
• Perform research projects
• Create and maintain lists of available actors, writers, and directors for current and future projects
• Assist with the editing and creation of internal documents ad hoc
• Work with Production Coordinators and Managers on assignments as needed
• Track competitive projects
• Compile weekly newsletter of industry-relevant news, trends and film/TV trailers, and distribute it to executives and other employees across the Motion Pictures group
• Attend weekly department staff meetings
• Shadow development assistants on a weekly basis and learn entry-level administrative skills, with the potential to cover executive desks/phones as needed
• Listening in on calls, pitches, and staff meetings and take network notes

Qualifications & Experience

• Script coverage or book coverage experience
• Passion for film, television and the industry as a whole
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel), Google Docs, and Adobe PDFs
• Familiarity with macs, desk phones, and industry players
• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative, learn quickly, and be proactive
• Ability to adapt and overcome
• 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 rising 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. 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.

The Nice to Haves

• Previous internships in the entertainment industry preferred
• Knowledge of the film production process
• Experience with Airtable, Scenechronize and Smartsheet is a plus

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: June1st–August 14th
• Option 2: June8th– August 21st

Interns will be expected to work35-40hours per week in ahybrid 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 frommid Februarythroughearly-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.