CNN News Show Team Internships: DC - Fall 2026

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CNN News Show Team Internships: DC - Fall 2026

Application Deadline:   On or before   Fri day,   August 21 st *  

* Pro Tip:   S ubmit   your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant   volume!*  

Your New Role  

Overview of the internships  

We have multiple CNN News Show Team 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 DC 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:  

• Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju Intern: DC

• Inside Politics with Dana Bash Intern: DC

• The Lead with Jake Tapper Intern: DC

• The Arena with Kasie Hunt Intern: DC

Your Role Accountabilities  

Duties could include:  

• Assist in real-time news coverage by monitoring news sources, gathering information, and verifying facts to ensure accurate reporting during breaking news events.

• Conduct research on various topics, individuals, and current events to support the show's editorial process. Compile relevant information for use in on-air segments and interviews.

• Work closely with producers, researchers, and other show team members to contribute to the development of news stories, segments, and interviews. Participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions.

• Participate in various aspects of show production, including preparing scripts, graphics, and video elements. Help with logistics for on-location shoots, interviews, and live broadcasts.

• Contribute to the show's social media presence by creating engaging content, live-tweeting during broadcasts, and participating in audience engagement efforts.

• Attend workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities designed to enhance your journalistic skills and industry knowledge.

• Work with producers from story inception to finished package.

• Will have opportunities to be part of the *LIVE* control room team and handle any duties that may come from breaking news.

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)   

• Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.

• Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show's production schedule.

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment   required )   

• Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)   

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)   A transcript   will be   required   to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.  

• 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:  

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks   

• Program dates:  

• Start Date: October 12 th  

• End Date: December 18 th    

• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a   in-person 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   early   August   through   mid - September . 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.  

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 executi

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