Discovery, Inc.
230 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
Remote
2022-02-04
Ad Sales Internships- Summer 2022 (Hybrid)
3.8
Overview:
(This Hybrid opportunity is located in New York City).
Opportunities you could be considered for may include (but are not limited to):
Responsibilities:
Students will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the entertainment and media industry. Learning from the global leader in real life entertainment, Discovery offers interns hands-on learning and resume enhancing experiences. Discovery fosters an environment of curiosity by providing robust opportunities such as mentorship, executive speaker sessions and networking events. The opportunity extends to motivated rising junior and seniors with an interest in a career in sales. Discovery intern mentors will expose candidates to negotiations, ad sales senior management, marketing and research. Through a series of projects, candidates will learn time management, teamwork and gain entertainment industry knowledge.
Responsibilities: As an ad sales intern, you will be involved with (but not limited to) creating presentations, analyzing ratings and monitoring performance indicators for sales campaigns, reporting on trends in the marketplace, and most importantly getting an in-depth view of how the advertising industry works. By the end of the semester, you will have an understanding of how commercials get to your TV (and other devices) and the strategy behind ad placement.
Ad Sales & Marketing ( US Hispanic ) Internship: The US Hispanic Group offers the best of Discovery to a Hispanic audience in the USA. We are a small group, which I like to call Familia, who wear multiple hats to create the bigger picture for Discovery. We carry the best of all English programming and transcribe it for a Spanish-speaking audience here in the USA. US Hispanic also has original content targeted toward the audience that has the feel of Discovery, Food, or HGTV.
Responsibilities: The intern at USH has exposure to learning the basics of a sales assistant. They will work with a planner on their accounts and learn account management. The intern also this summer will research and present to USH management on the Discovery Hispanic networks, digital, and the Hispanic market landscape in the USA. We will give feedback on their presentation as well. The intern will also be utilized by the Account Executives for any projects that are needed. We have also asked in the past for them to make a presentation of all program descriptions. If hiring we also allow the intern to view the process of hiring to see how others are interviewing and what makes a good candidate internally.
Client Partnerships Ad Sales, US & International Intern: Client Partnerships is a small team of experienced sales executives, focused on driving revenue and innovation. We monetize Discovery’s scale and impact by leading or supporting Ad Sales initiatives and business development. To succeed, we work to take advantage of Discovery’s powerful and evolving domestic and global portfolio.
Responsibilities: We are looking for a candidate who is energetic, focused, flexible, and generally interested in the broader media world. Our team works with the portfolio of Discovery US TV, Streaming, and Social assets as well as working with US-based start-ups and developing International ad sales for the company. Responsibilities can include heavy amounts of consumer and business development research, presentation creation, and sales strategy development. We also intend for our intern to work with the broader Ad Sales divisions like Pricing & Planning, Programming, Marketing, and Scheduling. Opportunities to shadow entry-level employees and sit in on management discussions are also available.
Ad Sales Marketing Intern: Ad Sales Marketing sits between Discovery's sales, content and digital teams to develop multi-platform advertising solutions for brands & agencies. Everyday we get to work with the best people and brands in the media industry across Food Network, TLC and OWN.
An internship with Ad Sales Marketing provides an opportunity to learn about multiple aspects of the advertising industry, project management and content productions. The candidate will be responsible for working across the team to help manage projects , develop production schedules and support custom content development across Food Network, TLC and OWN shows and digital content.
Qualifications:
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 New York City).
Opportunities you could be considered for may include (but are not limited to):
National Ad Sales Intern: Bridging the world’s best brands and engaged audiences, Discovery’s Ad Sales department creates authentic connections. The Advertising Sales team monetizes our portfolio of 19 TV networks, digital, mobile and streaming properties. Our team is at the forefront of the revolution happening in the entertainment world and we pride ourselves on being the most agile and smartest Ad Sales team in the business.
Students will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the entertainment and media industry. Learning from the global leader in real life entertainment, Discovery offers interns hands-on learning and resume enhancing experiences. Discovery fosters an environment of curiosity by providing robust opportunities such as mentorship, executive speaker sessions and networking events. The opportunity extends to motivated rising junior and seniors with an interest in a career in sales. Discovery intern mentors will expose candidates to negotiations, ad sales senior management, marketing and research. Through a series of projects, candidates will learn time management, teamwork and gain entertainment industry knowledge.
Ad Sales Intern - Engage: Advertising Sales is the key revenue stream for Discovery working with national advertisers and their agencies to sell commercial space on our networks. As part of the Ad Sales team, we have the privilege of working with an array of internal departments (Marketing, Programming, Ad Operations, Finance, etc.) as well as external partners.
Responsibilities: As an ad sales intern, you will be involved with (but not limited to) creating presentations, analyzing ratings and monitoring performance indicators for sales campaigns, reporting on trends in the marketplace, and most importantly getting an in-depth view of how the advertising industry works. By the end of the semester, you will have an understanding of how commercials get to your TV (and other devices) and the strategy behind ad placement.
Ad Sales & Marketing ( US Hispanic ) Internship: The US Hispanic Group offers the best of Discovery to a Hispanic audience in the USA. We are a small group, which I like to call Familia, who wear multiple hats to create the bigger picture for Discovery. We carry the best of all English programming and transcribe it for a Spanish-speaking audience here in the USA. US Hispanic also has original content targeted toward the audience that has the feel of Discovery, Food, or HGTV.
Responsibilities: The intern at USH has exposure to learning the basics of a sales assistant. They will work with a planner on their accounts and learn account management. The intern also this summer will research and present to USH management on the Discovery Hispanic networks, digital, and the Hispanic market landscape in the USA. We will give feedback on their presentation as well. The intern will also be utilized by the Account Executives for any projects that are needed. We have also asked in the past for them to make a presentation of all program descriptions. If hiring we also allow the intern to view the process of hiring to see how others are interviewing and what makes a good candidate internally.
Client Partnerships Ad Sales, US & International Intern: Client Partnerships is a small team of experienced sales executives, focused on driving revenue and innovation. We monetize Discovery’s scale and impact by leading or supporting Ad Sales initiatives and business development. To succeed, we work to take advantage of Discovery’s powerful and evolving domestic and global portfolio.
Responsibilities: We are looking for a candidate who is energetic, focused, flexible, and generally interested in the broader media world. Our team works with the portfolio of Discovery US TV, Streaming, and Social assets as well as working with US-based start-ups and developing International ad sales for the company. Responsibilities can include heavy amounts of consumer and business development research, presentation creation, and sales strategy development. We also intend for our intern to work with the broader Ad Sales divisions like Pricing & Planning, Programming, Marketing, and Scheduling. Opportunities to shadow entry-level employees and sit in on management discussions are also available.
Ad Sales Marketing Intern: Ad Sales Marketing sits between Discovery's sales, content and digital teams to develop multi-platform advertising solutions for brands & agencies. Everyday we get to work with the best people and brands in the media industry across Food Network, TLC and OWN.
An internship with Ad Sales Marketing provides an opportunity to learn about multiple aspects of the advertising industry, project management and content productions. The candidate will be responsible for working across the team to help manage projects , develop production schedules and support custom content development across Food Network, TLC and OWN shows and digital content.
- 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
- Desired Majors: marketing, advertising, communications, and general business or international business
- Proficiency in Microsoft (PPT, Excel, Word), Google Products
About Our Program
Discovery’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.