We have multiple CNN Digital Editorial 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 Underscored Editorial Intern
• CNN Heroes Intern
• CNN Business Reporting Intern

Apply here.

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

• Hands-on work and mentorship from passionate, talented team members journalism
• Reporting and writing multiple news stories every week on deadlines and receiving a byline for those stories
• Research developing and breaking news stories
• Fact-check
• Log tapes
• Conduct interviews
• Pitch story ideas
• Write brief news copy
• Contributing to and writing original stories for CNN Digital
• Independent research on topics/designated areas of interest for growth and audience engagement as directed by relevant members of the team

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)

• Writing samples are required
• Curious mind
• Excellent communicator
• Attention to detail
• Research skills
• Digital literacy
• Have keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great story
• An interest in writing for business, consumer, ecommerce, product reviews, lifestyle, science, or travel features
• Experience reading, evaluating and reporting on studies and data
• Basic understanding of cross-platform storytelling
• Experience working in a digital newsroom
• 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 (18 years or older)

• Please change the posting if the team is only approved for / accepting undergrad applicants

• 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 summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.

Program date options:

Option 1: June 1st – August 14th

Option 2: June 8th – August 21st

• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 mid February through early-April. 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.

• On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.

• Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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

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.