Summer Intern - Development & Production

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

Development & Production Internships -Summer 2022 (Hybrid)

Overview

This summer our Internship Program will be a hybrid program. A hybrid program means interns will be expected to come into their designated office location about 3 times a week. All internships will be hybrid unless explicitly stated as a remote opportunity.

(This Hybrid opportunity is located in Los Angeles).

Opportunities you could be considered for may include (but are not limited to):

Responsibilities

TLC Development Intern: TLC Development is responsible for developing over 500 hours of original series, specials, and events for the network annually, making this a fast-paced internship that will teach you we turn an idea into a viable TV show.

Intern will participate in all aspects of program development: research, talent outreach & development, writing & editing treatments & tapes for internal development ideas. Intern will join pitch meetings with Producers and participate in development brainstorms. Will help maintain log of all incoming projects and shadow development executives on projects.

Factual Development Intern: The series development team is on the front lines of finding our next big hit. By taking pitches from the production community, fleshing out projects for greenlight, and determining as well as disseminating the current mandate, our team dictates the future of discovery programming.

Looking for an enthusiastic intern with a passion for unscripted content and the creative process. They would participate in team meetings getting exposure to the latest pitches and assist the team with research needs as they arise. These needs typically have to do with current trends, and pop culture so having a keen eye for what's generating traction in unscripted as well as entertainment at large is a huge plus. Bandwidth permitting, we would also love for our intern to do a project of their choosing as a culmination of their semester. In the past interns have pitched their own projects, created a talent database, or done a report on a topic of their choosing. Our hope is that this person becomes familiar with the process of getting a show greenlit and has a sense for the industry landscape.

Qualifications

* Must be currently enrolled as a student (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship)

* Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate student

* Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

* Must have the legal right to work in the United States

About Our ProgramDiscovery’s internationally recognized intern program attracts the country’s boldest and brightest students for a paid, for-credit, real-world work experience in the entertainment and media industry. Like other Fortune 500 companies, we believe in immersing our students in all aspects of our business, giving them first-hand experience working for the global leader in real-life entertainment. So what sets us apart? We’re passionate about investing in our interns-- both personally and professionally. Whether our program is in-person, remote, or hybrid, every semester is packed with speaker sessions with executives, LinkedIn profile reviews, recruiter panels, roundtable events, and professional seminars-- and that just scratches the surface. Think our program sounds pretty awesome? Our former interns thought so too! This year, we were voted into Vault’s 2022 internship rankings for best overall internships, best media and telecom internships, best sales and marketing internships, and best internships for software engineering. Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
• 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 and a robust intern alumni network
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:
• 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

And finally, what to know before applying:
• We offer 12-week spring and summer opportunities
• Our Summer 2022 program will run from Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 to Friday, August 19, 2022.
• The?application deadline for Summer 2022 is Friday, March, 4th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
• Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired.
• We do not require a cover letter- please do not submit one. Instead, demonstrate your passion for the position through your resume and interviews.

Interviewing will take place from February through mid-April. 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.