Cnn Digital Features Intern: Nyc- Fall 2023

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Application Deadline: Friday, September 1st

The Job

CNN Digital's Features team is a diverse group with global reach that includes the Travel, Style, Space + Science and Wellness sections. We create content across multiple platforms and collaborate with other units throughout the network. Our intern will become a part of that process, researching, reporting, writing and producing stories across all Features sections.

The Daily

• Learning how we vet information, research and find sources
• Contributing to and writing original stories for CNN Digital
• Developing reporting and interview skills
• Learning how a story goes from an idea, through edit and onto CNN's digital platforms
• Learning how stories are crafted

The Essentials

• Candidates should have keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great story.
• Candidates should be passionate about news and storytelling, self-motivated and able to multitask.
• They must be able to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume professional and courteous environment.
• Must be in academic good standing (2.8 or above GPA)
• Writing experience with work samples, including published bylines, is required. Please include links to your work samples within your resume.
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
• 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 have the legal right to work in the United States. U.S. International students must hold an F1 Visa to be considered.

The Nice to Haves

• Knowledge or experience in travel, style, health and/or science is a plus.
• Basic understanding of multi- and cross-platform storytelling
• Experience reading, evaluating and reporting on studies and data
• Experience working in a digital newsroom

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:

• 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
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had

And Finally, What To Know Before Applying

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks
• Program dates:
• 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.
• Start Date: October 2nd
• Interviewing will take place from 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.
• End Date: December 15th

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level 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.

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 [email protected].