Spring Intern - Digital Media
Discovery Communications
Silver Spring, VAThis was removed by the employer on 10/18/2017 11:30:00 AM PST
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Discovery Interns are explorers; they dive headfirst into the world in front of them. They aren’t afraid to be uncomfortable and boldly embrace any obstacle or challenge as an opportunity to excel. They walk confidently into the uncharted territory and make the most of their experiences. They ask the questions that go beyond the surface.
Seek adventure, find your passion, forge your path with an internship at Discovery.
Through Discovery’s Internship Program, you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the entertainment and media industry and learn from the leader in global entertainment.
Here’s what we offer:
• Opportunity to explore and get your hands dirty with challenging work and projects
• Mentorship from Discovery’s best and brightest
• Intern Speaker Series featuring top executives and employees across the business
• Networking opportunities with great snacks
• A creative, collaborative and inclusive company culture with office spaces to match
Here’s what you’ll take away:
• Opportunity to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
• The insider scoop on the TV 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
What you need to know:
• This spring, our 12 week semester will be held from January 29th-April 20th 2018.
• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide documentation if necessary.
• The application deadline is November 17th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
• We do not require a cover letter. Please demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume.
Interviewing will take place from October through December. A Discovery Intern 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.
Responsibilities
Digital Media is a department for web fanatics, who love all things Internet. The Digital Media teams for our networks work to create multiplatform experiences and social campaigns to enhance our shows, drive tune in, generate revenue and engage fans.
As a Digital Media Intern, your adventure could lead you to work on projects and tasks such as:
• Identify, capture and distribute video clips and still frame assets from a large number of Discovery networks’ programs, in order to merchandise series and episodes on streaming media platforms
• Prepare best practices reports, detailing compelling program merchandising approaches adopted by other content providers on services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu
• Gain exposure to and assist in production of Discovery’s DVD and Download-to-Own businesses
• Some roles will focus on the development of new apps and market research
• Monitor activity and assist in developing initiatives that build a focused strategy in the social media space
• Create and execute plans that communicate key initiatives and messages across multiple platforms
• Build audience affinity
• Tracking social media initiatives to build a set of best practices
• Learn digital press outreach & social media coverage support
• Learn how to draft pitches, create blog posts and social media updates
Requirements
* Must be currently enrolled as a full time student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an Internship)
* Must be a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student
* Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
* Must have the legal right to work in the United States
* Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
* Knowledge of video editing software a plus
If you do not meet the requirements stated above, please do not submit your resume.
Thanks for your interest in Discovery’s Internship program! We look forward to reviewing your submission.