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An internship at Discovery

Discovery provides students with various paid learning opportunities to experience firsthand what it is like to work for the global leader in real entertainment. Students gain valuable industry knowledge through shadowing, networking opportunities and hands-on training. Discovery’s Internship Programs serve as a vital talent pipeline for our full time roles around the world!

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Yes! All Discovery internships are paid.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to offer status updates. Requests for status updates will not be accommodated.

Yes, students may intern with Discovery on an F-1 visa in the US or any other visa that gives students the legal right to work in the country for which they are applying.

The nature of work may vary from semester to semester. Please reference the job description for specific information regarding working patterns.

We partner with multiple organizations that promote diversity in the Media, Entertainment, and Tech Industry. We are committed to empowering underrepresented communities through networking events, internship opportunities, and virtual events.

Discovery offers a wide variety of internships each semester. We have internships ranging from Marketing, Production, TV Development, Social Media, Publicity, Finance, IT, HR and many more. On the Global Tech side, we offer internships in software engineering, data science, and product management.

Individual requirements vary from program to program. Please reference individual program’s “Timeline & FAQs” for specific information.

Yes; however, we encourage students to only apply to internship positions that align with their interests/experiences.

Individual programs and structures vary from country to country. Please reference individual program sections for specific information.

No, Discovery does not require or look for cover letters.

US Intern Program

US Intern Program

Ever wondered what it would be like to intern at the world’s leading real life entertainment companies?

Discovery's nationally renowned US Internship Program provides students the opportunity to do meaningful, real-world work in an exciting and supportive environment. Our paid, 12 week program runs in the Spring and Summer semesters. Our program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally; beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of an internship, our students explore new depths professionally through mentorship, executive speaker sessions, networking events, and professional development seminars.

Stay up to date on the latest Intern Program news and announcements by following Discovery Inc on LinkedIn, @JoinDiscovery on Twitter and by searching #DiscoveryIntern across social media.

Global Tech Intern Program

Global Tech Intern Program

Whether it’s building a platform that brought the Tokyo Olympics to over 175M viewers globally, or delivering one of largest streaming libraries in the world via Discovery+, our DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) interns directly impact the user experience for our hundreds of millions of superfans around the world. Our platform covers everything from search, catalogue, video transcoding, personalization, to global subscriptions, and much more. We are committed to delivering quality user experiences ranging from traditional video streaming to highly innovative applications, across connected TV, mobile, web and consoles.

Our tech organization is central to Discovery’s continued growth and evolution, building world-class products from the ground-up for our iconic brands, in a fun and cutting-edge environment. With 1:1 mentors, the Career Coaching and Tech Speaker series, global networking opportunities and more, it's never been a more exciting time to join on the ground floor and build the future of streaming.

UK Intern Program

UK Intern Program

What could be cooler than interning with the Number 1 Pay TV Programmer in the world!? The home of Eurosport, and the Olympic Games! The creative hub for the creators of Shark Week, the place where our Cake Boss creates his masterpieces and David Emmanuel has all of those fabulous women saying “Yes to the Dress”.

Through the Discovery Internship Program, Interns have the unique opportunity to learn about the entertainment and media industry from the leader in global entertainment through a paid, 12 month internship. We are looking for curious, creative, passionate individuals to work in our London Offices in the UK.

Discovery Interns are presented with exclusive hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, executive speaker and networking sessions. You will also have the opportunity to learn about Discovery’s mission, values, culture and commitment to quality programming, products and services. In turn, you will be able to showcase your unique talents, cultivate your skills and most importantly, have fun while doing it. Discovery Interns are natural curiosity seekers who think creatively to succeed at any task put in front of them. They possess ambition and tenacity that makes them an outstanding and important part of the company.

For updates on the Discovery Internship Program, search #DiscoveryIntern on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for an inside look at what it’s like to intern in Discovery’s collaborative, creative atmosphere!

Latin America Intern Program

Latin America Intern Program

Ever wondered what it would be like to intern at the world’s leading real-life entertainment companies? Discovery DLA-USH Internship Program across our regions (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia y México) provides students the opportunity to do meaningful, real-world work in an exciting and supportive environment.

Our program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally; beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of an internship, our students explore new depths professionally through mentorship, executive speaker sessions, networking events, and professional development seminars.

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