CNN Newsgathering Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

About this role

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CNN Newsgathering Internships: NYC - 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 Newsgathering 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 NYC 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:   

• CNN Newsgathering Intern: NYC Enterprise Booking Intern: NYC

Your Role Accountabilities  

Duties could include:  

• Understand the process of pitching stories

• Daily research for scripts

• Edit video for segments

• Assist in producing packages and segments for daily shows

• Contribute to daily shows

• Gathering and publishing day-of news content, both nationally and regionally

• Writing scripts for broadcast news programming

• Creating original packages for affiliate newscasts and websites

• Curating and clearing images for wire articles

• Gathering regional news stories and content from and for affiliates

• Publishing affiliate links on the CNN.com U.S. page

• Using social media to promote content and services

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)   

• Candidate should have an interest in all aspects of digital and broadcast news media.

• Should be high energy, self-motivated, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, technically solid, strong online and social media skills and be able to function well in a diverse, fast-paced environment.

• Understanding of creating rundowns

• Basic script formatting

• Editorial judgement

• Production experience, video and writing

• Candidate should have strong writing skills and great attention to detail.

• Stellar customer service and strong teamwork are a must.

• Experience with Adobe Premiere

• 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   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   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 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 wit

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