CNN International Internships: ATL – Spring 2025

Position description

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

 

Application Deadline: Friday, October 25th

Your New Role   

Overview of the internships 

 

We have multiple CNN International internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the ATL area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

 

This could include, but is not limited to: 

• CNN International Productions Intern: ATL – Spring 2025

• CNN International Planning Intern: ATL – Spring 2025 *Note: this role will require interns to be available to work 24 hours/week including on Saturdays

• CNN International Newsroom Intern: ATL – Spring 2025 *Note: this role will require interns to be available to work in-office 2 days/week

• International News Hub 100% In Person Intern: ATL – Spring 2025 *Note: this role will require interns to be available to work 100% in-office for 16-24 hours/week

 

 

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• A fully functioning member of the team, this work will be as varied as the global news agenda is. Every day we will be working on a different story – from breaking news to analysis of global events

• Researching, pitching, planning, and putting together stories, segments, and programs on topics like travel, business, international cultures, conservation, innovation, and more

• Working with a team that produces, writes, and creates original pieces for broadcast and online audiences

• Learning about the technology and systems used in news and features production for digital, television, and social content

• Newsgathering and assisting with live reporting for TV and digital

• Attend editorial meetings and liaise with CNNI show teams

• Contact prospective guests for live shows

• Handle logistics for guest bookings

• Conduct research and pre-interviews for use in show segments

• Cutting videos and sound bites

• Train alongside our APs

• Work through lists of elements needed for the show and get those elements ready

• Rudimentary graphics for production – basic graphic function

• Working with international content unit to write broadcast scripts and packages

 

 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Must have a keen interest in current events and international affairs and a passion for telling engaging stories to a global audience

• Please include a link to your writing portfolio or previous work samples highlighting your writing skills on your resume

• Available to work 100% in-office for 16-24 hours/week (for International News Hub role)

• Available to work 24 hours/week including on Saturdays (for CNN International Planning role)

• Available to work in-office 2 days/week (for CNN International Newsroom role)

• Understanding of international cultures and trends

• Excellent communication skills both written and in person

• Awareness of basic editing, shooting and production skills

• Previous writing experience whether for a school newspaper or previous internship or other related experience

• A great attitude and willingness to learn

• Must show initiative and ask questions

• Intellectually curious

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)  

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (18 years or older)  

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. 

• Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. 

 

 

The Nice to Haves

• Journalism major or journalism experience

• Additional language skills

• Knowledge of video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro) a plus

 

 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the program is 12 weeks  

 

Program dates: 

• Start Date: January 27th 

• End Date: April 18th 

• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity. 

• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.   

• Interviewing will take place from October through December. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates. 

 

About Our Internship Program 

WBD’s Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.  

 

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer: 

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field 

• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans 

• Engaging events including 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 with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network 

• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture  

 

What you can expect to take away from the semester: 

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had 

• The insider scoop on the entertainment 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  

 

 

 

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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/  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.

Application instructions

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