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CNN Domestic 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:

  • Anderson Cooper 360: Backed by the global resources of CNN, Anderson's anchor desk is Central Command for a 360-degree look at world events -- covering not only the day's top stories, but the fascinating, the unexpected and the underreported. Candidates must be willing to work nights.
  • 9pm & 10pm Show Teams: These show slots are highly produced and fast-paced, bringing together sought-after guests with differing points of view for an energized, lively conversation every night. Candidates must be willing to work nights.
  • Erin Burnett OutFront: Erin Burnett OutFront airs weeknights and is designed to showcase Erin's unique style--casual, smart, and confident--OutFront stays ahead of the headlines, delivering a show that's in-depth and informative. This internship will be in-person.
  • Fareed Zakaria GPS: Fareed Zakaria GPS is CNN's award-winning flagship weekly show on world affairs and economics. Zakaria offers his take on international events and trends, moderate’s panels of thinkers, and interviews top global policymakers. This internship will be in-person, and candidates must be willing to work weekends.
  • CNN This Morning: CNN’s early morning shows feature the latest news from a team of top journalists. Early Start and New Day are primarily live from Hudson Yards in Manhattan, featuring high-profile guests and CNN correspondents from around the world. Candidates must be willing to work overnights.

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.