CNN Newsgathering Internships: LA - Summer 2023
Application Deadline: Friday, March 10
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The Daily:
- Work closely with assignment editors on the frontline of gathering news for the Western region
- Write and contribute to news alerts used for both television and digital reporting
- Make calls and respond to breaking news
- Provide editorial and logistical support for news reporting, including interviews and research
The Essentials:
- Undergraduate student interested in identifying, exploring, and reporting on issues impacting California and the greater the western region; journalism degree not required
- Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF.
- Passion to pitch ideas and scour local media to understand local communities
- Digitally savvy with a thorough understanding of social media platforms
- Self-motivated, team-player, organized and incredible attention to detail
- Be able to effectively collaborate with a diverse staff
- Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
- 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 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.
Nice To Have:
- Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese language skills