At DIRECTV, we’re redefining the future of entertainment. From satellite to streaming, we deliver innovative video experiences that connect people to the content they love—anytime, anywhere. Join a team that’s shaping the next generation of media and entertainment.
Dive into Tax as a Summer Intern!
The work our team does impacts the DIRECTV Finance organization by minimizing operating taxes, directly benefiting net income. You’ll get the chance to work on internal tax processes and software, putting your education and skills to the test and see real world immediate impact. We work cross-functionally to provide input and support in various initiatives focused on customer- and company-paid taxes.
Project Examples:
- Analytical work to understand the drivers of California property tax values
- Conduct deep financial analysis around pending tax legislation impacting customers and/or DIRECTV
- SQL reporting from Snowflake
Who We’re Looking For
- Students currently pursuing a 4-year undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Tax, Accounting or Finance
- Passion for numbers and data with demonstrated experience in data analytics, visualization
- Comfortable presenting and speaking with leaders
- Highly proficient in Excel and PPT
- SQL experience is a plus
- Power BI
- Data storytelling, ability to synthesize insights out of the data
- Process documentation - ideation to deliverable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in virtual, cross-functional collaboration
- Well-organized and able to prioritize
- Self-motivated and able to hold oneself accountable to tasks in a virtual environment
Program Details
- Duration: 10-week remote internship (This is a remote 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 $25 - $34 per hour, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at DIRECTV offers. (Hourly rate based on academic status.)
Ready to explore the possibilities? Join us at DIRECTV and make your mark!
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a four-year undergraduate or advanced degree in Tax, Accounting, or Finance
- Demonstrated experience in data analytics and data visualization
- Comfort presenting and speaking with leaders
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Power BI experience
- Data storytelling and ability to synthesize insights from data
- Process documentation experience from ideation through deliverable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with virtual, cross-functional collaboration
- Strong organization and prioritization skills
- Self-motivated and accountable in a virtual environment
- SQL experience
- 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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