Warner Bros. Discovery · 1 day ago
Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing Internships: NYC- Summer 2026
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$19/hr - $25/hrWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading entertainment company offering multiple internship opportunities in Rights & Clearances, Contracts and Licensing. Interns will engage in legal research, contract exposure, and copyright understanding, while working closely with a passionate team to enhance their skills in the media production industry.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Legal Research: Interns will enhance skills by reviewing contracts, intellectual property rights, and legal agreements relevant to media production
Exposure to Contracts: Exposure with drafting and negotiating rights agreements, including footage, music, and talent contracts
Copyright Understanding: Learn copyright law fundamentals as they apply to the entertainment industry, focusing on securing rights for distribution
Problem-Solving: Identify legal issues in production and suggest solutions under professional guidance
Database Management: Gain practical skills in managing and organizing legal documents and reporting
Review incoming music and footage licenses
Review and create music cue sheets
Identify 3rd party material that needs to be cleared
Assist with simple license agreements
Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
Qualification
Required
Interest in Rights & Clearances, contracts and licensing
Pursuing a career in legal
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Well organized and able to work independently
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 (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
Benefits
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
Company
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros.
Founded in 2022
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.5BKey Investors
JP Morgan
2025-12-05Acquired
2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $17.5B
2005-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
David Zaslav
President and CEO
Mark Thompson
CEO
Recent News
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