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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.

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CNN International Internships: ATL - Spring 2024

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 31st

Your New Role

We have multiple CNN International internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for all internship opportunities within this area. These internships will be located in the ATL area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers' in office schedule.

This could include, but is not limited to:

CNN International 100% In Person Newsroom Intern: ATL - Spring 2024
CNN International Planning Intern: ATL - Spring 2024
CNN International Productions Intern: ATL - Spring 2024

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

Working with Associate Producers and Producers to find the most visually compelling elements to tell the day
Editing video and sound bites, creating photo strings, and developing graphics
Attending show team meetings and pitching stories and guests to show teams and planning team
Working with our international content unit (ICU) on in-house package production
Contact prospective guests for live shows
Handle logistics to facilitate guest appearances
Conduct research and pre-interviews for use in show segments
Make clips of interviews after they air
Nurture relationships with new and established network guests
Research, pitch, plan, and put together stories, segments, and programs on topics including: travel, business, African culture, conservation, and innovation
Work with a team that produces, writes, and creates original feature pieces for broadcast and online audiences
Learn about the technology and systems used in news and features production for digital, television, and social content

Qualifications & Experience

Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF attachment.
Please include links to your portfolio or writing samples within your resume.
Available to work in office in our Atlanta bureau for at least 2-3 days/week.
Strong interest in international news, international affairs, and current events
Ability to discuss the latest developments of top stories covered by CNN
Strong communication and writing skills
Shows initiative and asks questions
Well-organized
Keen interest in telling engaging stories to a global audience
Understanding of international cultures and trends
Awareness of basic editing, shooting and production skills
A great attitude and willingness to learn
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.

The Nice To Haves

Additional language skills (speaks a second language) or studied abroad
Solid working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro
Journalism major or journalism experience

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.

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.

CNN International Internships: ATL - Spring 2024

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