Content Intern

DIRECTV Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

2 Locations Full-time Junior Content Creation

Entry-level Content Creation role at DIRECTV. 2 Locations · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Use data, benchmarking, and research to shape content strategy and present findings
Help implement content databases, audit and migrate data, and support reporting automation
Review contracts, assess channel performance, and analyze programming and competitive trends
Develop content-discovery ideas and help launch live channels by improving team processes

What you bring

You bring analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to turn research into clear findings
You have experience working across teams and communicate and organize work effectively
You can work confidently in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
You show enthusiasm for entertainment, especially its business or technology side
You are proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, with AI LLM experience as a bonus

Who this fits

You’ll suit a self-directed learner who wants exposure to entertainment content strategy, programming, contracts, compliance, or development. This is a remote summer internship that can be performed from anywhere in the United States. You must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future

From the employer

At DIRECTV, we’re redefining the future of entertainment. We’re delivering cutting-edge products and services that redefine the future. Innovation is at the heart of what we do and we’re revolutionizing the way our customers access content anytime, anywhere. Together, we’re creating the best entertainment and content experience in the world.

Dive into Content as a Summer Intern!

As part of our Content team, you’ll help shape the programming lineup across DIRECTV Satellite and Internet platforms. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects that directly impact our business.

Depending on your interests and background, you’ll be placed in one of the following focus areas:

1. Content Strategy & Development

Analyze data, conduct benchmarking and research
Build dashboards and deliver presentations
Support cross-functional initiatives

2. Content Contracts & Compliance

Assist with new database software implementation and AI integration
Conduct data audits and support data migration
Support reporting automation and data management, validation, and analysis activities, using relational databases, queries, APIs, or system integrations.
Review contracts and summarize key findings

3. Content & Programming

Analyze channel performance, marketing, and competition
Support project management and reporting
Assist with third-party authentication audits
Deep dive analysis into programmer portfolios, offerings, synergies, sports rights, streaming cannibalization, etc.

4. Content Development

Conceptualize new functionalities serving content engagement and discovery
Competitive intelligence research and summarization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams launching live channels, to understand and improve processes

Who We’re Looking For

Open to all majors; Preferred: Media & Entertainment, Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Leadership tracks
A passion for the entertainment industry (especially the business or technology side)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Experience working in cross-functional environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a desire to learn and grow
Nice to have: Familiarity and experience using Artificial Intelligence LLMs to do research, benchmarking, and / or analysis

Program Details

Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a virtual position that can be located anywhere in the United States.)
Program Dates: 6/7/27 – 8/13/27 or 6/14/27 – 8/20/27
Eligibility: Must have full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
This position can earn $20 - $28 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Undergrad $20 per hour; Grad $28 per hour.)

Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!