CNN News Show Team Internships: NYC - Fall 2025

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Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th*  

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role 

We have multiple CNN Show Team 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 NYC 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: 

• Anderson Cooper 360
• Laura Coates Live Intern
• CNN News- EBoF Show Team Intern
• The Source with Kaitlan Collins
• NewsNight with Abby Phillip Intern

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Assist in real-time news coverage by monitoring news sources, gathering information, and verifying facts to ensure accurate reporting during breaking news events.
• Conduct research on various topics, individuals, and current events to support the show's editorial process. Compile relevant information for use in on-air segments and interviews.
• Work closely with producers, researchers, and other show team members to contribute to the development of news stories, segments, and interviews. Participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Participate in various aspects of show production, including preparing scripts, graphics, and video elements. Help with logistics for on-location shoots, interviews, and live broadcasts.
• Contribute to the show's social media presence by creating engaging content, live-tweeting during broadcasts, and participating in audience engagement efforts.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities designed to enhance your journalistic skills and industry knowledge.
• Work with producers from story inception to finished package.
• Will have opportunities to be part of the *LIVE* control room team and handle any duties that may come from breaking news.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.
• Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show's production schedule.
• 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 or Senior (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. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Adobe Premiere, iNews, or graphic design software is a plus.
• Prior experience working in a newsroom or broadcast production.

What to know before applying: 

The duration of the summer program is 10 weeks.   

Program dates: 

• Start Date: October 6th
• End Date: December 12th

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 February through mid-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. 

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.