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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 storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers 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.
CNN Newsgathering Internships: NYC - Fall 2026
Application Deadline: On or before Friday, August 21st*
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
Overview of the internships
We have multiple CNN Newsgathering internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the NYC 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.
Example internship opportunities could include:
CNN Newsgathering Intern: NYC
Enterprise Booking Intern: NYC
Your Role Accountabilities
Understand the process of pitching stories
Daily research for scripts
Edit video for segments
Assist in producing packages and segments for daily shows
Contribute to daily shows
Gathering and publishing day-of news content, both nationally and regionally
Writing scripts for broadcast news programming
Creating original packages for affiliate newscasts and websites
Curating and clearing images for wire articles
Gathering regional news stories and content from and for affiliates
Publishing affiliate links on the CNN.com U.S. page
Using social media to promote content and services
Qualifications & Experience
Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)
Candidate should have an interest in all aspects of digital and broadcast news media.
Should be high energy, self-motivated, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, technically solid, strong online and social media skills and be able to function well in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Understanding of creating rundowns
Basic script formatting
Editorial judgement
Production experience, video and writing
Candidate should have strong writing skills and great attention to detail.
Stellar customer service and strong teamwork are a must.
Experience with Adobe Premiere
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.
What To Know Before Applying:
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:
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.
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.
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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
