CNN International Show Teams Internships: NYC - Summer 2023
Application Deadline: Friday, March 10th
The Job
We have multiple CNN Domestic Show Team internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the New York City area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.
This could include, but is not limited to:
- First Move with Julia Chatterley: A daily global business program featuring the latest headlines and top newsmakers.
- Quest Means Business, presented by Richard Quest: Richard Quest gives expert analysis and commentary on the biggest business stories.
- Global Business News Team: The CNN International unit in New York is responsible for covering Global Business News through the output of three programs including First Move with Julia Chatterley, The Express with Richard Quest, and Quest Means Business, presented by Richard Quest.
The Daily
Duties could include:
- Interns gain insight into the editorial process while interning for the CNN show teams.
- They strengthen their research skills while contributing to the show and participating in daily and future meetings.
- In production, interns learn how to transcribe tape, dub video, use the various CNN databases, write for air, and work with producers from story inception to finished package.
- Interns will book and greet show guests and assist in basic administrative tasks.
- The intern's schedules will vary and shift throughout their internship, so they can participate in all aspects of the show.
The Essentials
- Passionate about news and able to work nights and/or weekends in line with when the show airs.
- A cover letter is required with your application, please combine the resume and cover letter into one PDF document.
- Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
- Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
- Must be in academic good standing (2.8 or above GPA)
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States. U.S. International students must hold an F1 Visa to be considered.
What to know before applying:
- The duration of the program is 10-12 weeks dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule
- Program date options: Start Date: June 5th or June 12th; End Date: August 18th or August 25th
- Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 February through mid-April. 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.
- In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.