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.
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Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20th
Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
Your New Role
We have multiple CNN News Show Team 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 New York City 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.
This could include, but is not limited to:
- Erin Burnett OutFront Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- Anderson Cooper 360 Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- NewsNight with Abby Phillip Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- Laura Coates Live Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- The Source with Kaitlan Collins Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- Fareed Zakaria GPS Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
- CNN News & Enterprise Intern: NYC - Spring 2025
Your Role Accountabilities
Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to the production of a live broadcast. Duties could include:
- Transcribe tape, dub video, use the various CNN databases, write for air, and work with producers from story inception to finished package.
- Help the show come together with research, elements, and pitching.
- Interns may have the opportunity to accompany producers on stories in the field.
- Book and greet show guests and assist in basic Administrative tasks.
- Coding elements into the rundown, playing a role in the control room, and helping with segment production.
- Work closely with producers to craft questions and research to provide to the anchor.
- Interns schedules will shift and vary throughout their internship so they can be involved in all aspects of the show.
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)
- Passionate about news, self motivated, able to multi-task
- Have a positive attitude, and be able to highly function in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- Must be willing to work late shift/overnights.
- 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 good academic standing (3.0 cumulative 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.
The Nice To Haves:
- Any previous experience with iNews or ENPS is preferred but not required.
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 an in-person 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 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 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, 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.
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 WBD
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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.