CNN Sports Internships: ATL - Fall 2026

About this role

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CNN Sports Internships: ATL - 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 

This internship will be located in the Atlanta area . The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

Your Role Accountabilities 

• Support the daily production of CNN World Sport programming across weekdays and weekends

• Attend and actively participate in daily editorial and production meetings

• Assist in building and maintaining show rundowns, including copy editing, creating still images via stringers, and basic video editing

• Contribute to the production of vertical video content across a broad range of sports, both in-office and in the field

• Join the production team in the field for sit-down interviews conducted by producers or anchors, as needed

• Play an active role in story selection for shows, including researching interview topics and supporting guest bookings (live or pre-taped)

• Pitch original story ideas and contribute assigned articles for CNN Digital

Qualifications & Experience 

• Passion for sports and a strong interest in storytelling

• A knowledge of and active participation in social media as a news tool

• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented and reliable

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• 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 with the confidence to delve into your next   adventure    

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means

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