Cnn Se Bureau: Atl- Fall 2023

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

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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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This position is reserved for UGA/Grady College students. No other applicants will be considered for this internship.

SE Bureau (Atlanta) Intern: ATL - Fall 2023

Application Deadline: Friday, September 1st

Your New Role

The CNN SE Bureau in Atlanta covers stories in the southeast region, which includes the states of GA/FL/AL/MS/LA/AR/TN/SC/NC. The bureau deploys reporter and producer coverage teams to the states for breaking news and enterprise stories, live shots and edited pieces for shows on CNN, CNNI, CNN.com and other platforms. Teams research, pitch and write original stories for CNN and CNN.com. Our interns help support the core functions and responsibilities of the SE Bureau and coverage teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong writing ability
• Detail oriented
• Social media savvy
• Strong desire to work in an editorial newsgathering role
• Professional phone manner
• Positive attitude
• Strong code of ethics

Your Role Accountabilities

• Support field teams with in-house production including pre-interviews and logging.
• Develop regional contacts while making calls on breaking news and other stories throughout the region.
• Work alongside correspondents and producers in story research and developing editorial information.
• Curate social media and regional story reporting.

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
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
• 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

• Start Date: October 2nd
• End Date: December 15th
• 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.
• The duration of the program is 10 weeks dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule
• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Program date options:
• 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.

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].