Talent Acquisition Placement Intern in London

Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role… The Talent Acquisition Placement Intern will work across all areas of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Talent Acquisition EMEA team – primarily supporting the early careers team but also the recruiting, sourcing and operations teams.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Assisting with shortlisting and screening candidates during initial recruitment stages on both Experienced Hire and Early Careers projects across EMEA.
• Attending careers fairs and visiting schools, colleges and universities to promote Warner Bros. Discovery as an employer.
• Assisting with the organisation and implementation of assessment centres for the Early Careers programmes.
• Supporting multiple Recruiters in scheduling interviews across differing time zones, while providing an excellent candidate experience.
• Contacting relevant organisations, universities, colleges and other partners to advertise roles.
• Assisting with the implementation and delivery of diversity programmes and initiatives in EMEA.
• Assisting with preparation and planning for events and future recruitment initiatives.
• Providing administrative support to the TA Leadership team which may include diary/calendar management, processing expenses and arranging travel.
• Assisting the Talent Acquisition team with operational requests and adhoc projects.

Qualifications & Experience… You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028. An interest in developing a career in Recruitment (Talent Acquisition). Great communication skills with the confidence to speak to people at careers fairs and other events. Superb attention to detail. Organised with the ability to prioritise your workload. Ability to take initiative and work proactively.

The Internship… Salary: £27,000 p/a Contract Length: 12 months Start Date: 6th July 2026 You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects. You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more. You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!

Next Steps… Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 1st February (you will not be able to apply after this date). Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 8th February. Stage 3: Pre-recorded video interview via HireVue will be sent out, to be completed in February. Stage 4: Assessment Centres & Interviews will take place in April. Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback, but if you are unsuccessful we will aim to let you know within 6 weeks of the closing date.

Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.