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!
Skills Required
- Open to all majors
- Passion for the entertainment industry, especially its 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
- Proactive, self-motivated mindset with a desire to learn and grow
- Familiarity or experience using artificial intelligence large language models for research, benchmarking, or analysis
- Full U.S. work authorization now and in the future
DIRECTV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DIRECTV and has not been reviewed or approved by DIRECTV.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, and mental-health options described as part of the standard package. Multiple plan choices and wellness-related offerings are presented as meaningful parts of the overall value proposition.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a notable component of the package, including a 401(k) with company match and, for some groups, a pension. This creates a perception of stronger long-term financial support than pay alone.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee lifestyle perks are highlighted through free or discounted DIRECTV service and other discounts, which can materially reduce personal expenses. Additional programs like volunteer support and wellbeing resources add to the perceived non-cash value.
DIRECTV Insights
What We Do
DIRECTV is changing the way the world experiences entertainment. Innovation powers all that we do, and our groundbreaking solutions deliver compelling entertainment experiences to millions of customers.
Why Work With Us
DIRECTV has been at the forefront of entertainment for nearly three decades. We're now entering the new era of DIRECTV to create the best entertainment and communications experience in the world. At DIRECTV our amazing people, combined with a culture that thrives on collaboration and creativity, are the foundation that create a great place to work.
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