CNN Enterprise Intern: ATL OR NYC - Spring 2025

CNN Enterprise Intern: ATL OR NYC - Spring 2025

14 Oct 2024
New York, New york city 00000 New york city USA

CNN Enterprise Intern: ATL OR NYC - Spring 2025

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.CNN Enterprise Intern: ATL OR NYC - Spring 2025Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20thPro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!Your New RoleThis internship will be located in the ATL or NYC 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.At CNN, Enterprise stories are the stories we choose to share with our audiences because they need to be told. From our investigation into what really happened in the botched police response to the Uvalde school massacre, to what life is like in El Salvador under its controversial president, and spending time with Black fans of former President Donald Trump, these stories get to the heart of the important issues of our time.We are looking for the successful intern to be pitching ideas for coverage and how to specifically frame a story. We hope to offer insight into how we report and produce the pieces for all CNN platforms and will look to the successful candidate for their input, particularly on different ways to tell stories.Your Role Accountabilities

Develop an understanding of the process for crafting TV and text stories

Contribute to how we vet stories and research

Assist in guiding stories from initial concept to script development, editing, and final production for TV or online

Develop research, interview and production skills

Contribute to stories for CNN, both on air and online

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates should be passionate about news, self-motivated and able to multitask

Experience in news writing is a must

Writing experience with work samples, including published bylines or video pieces, is required

Have a good attitude and be able to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Have a keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great news story - especially in new ways to attract new audiences

Requirements

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 Senior

Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative 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. 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.

How We Get Things DoneThis 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.What to know before applying:

The duration of the program is 12-weeks

Program dates:

Start Date: January 27th

End Date: April 18th

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 early 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.

About Our Internship ProgramWBD'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

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad 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.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

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