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CNN International Show Teams Internships: NYC - Spring 2024

Application Deadline: Monday, October 23rd

 

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

 

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.

 

Your New Role

Find out what it's like to produce a daily international newscast. Join a small, dynamic team producing news and business shows for CNN International.  We produce dynamic, smart programs that are widely distributed in over 200 countries and territories. We are looking for an inquisitive, thoughtful intern to join our team. 

 

Your Role Accountabilities

  • Participate in daily and planning meetings.
  • Transcribe tape
  • Identify video and 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

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong writing, research and communications skills
  • Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)  
  • 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 (3.0 or above GPA) 
  • 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. 

 

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  

 

And finally, what to know before applying: 

The duration of the program is 11 weeks  

Program dates: 

  • Start Date: January 29th 
  • End Date: April 19th  

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 mid-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. 

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. 

 

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.

 

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.