CBS Sports CBS Sports Editorial Research Internship (Summer 2026, In Person - NYC)

Paramount Pictures•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?We've got the brands, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. College students—kickstart your career at the heart of culture and conversation with entertainment's most iconic brands! Our Summer Internship Program is a paid, immersive 10-week experience designed to help you explore career paths while bringing your passions and fresh perspectives to work. This well-rounded program not only offers hands-on learning but also serves as a pipeline for future opportunities. Exciting perks tailored just for you! Speaker series with industry experts Unique networking opportunities & social events Complimentary Paramount+ subscription during your internship Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more! CBS Sports is seeking an intern skilled at identifying news and discovering emerging storylines; gathering and organizing articles and other sources for background, potential human-interest stories; and evaluating and summarizing key points of storylines or commentaries to enhance and support the coverage across CBS Sports platforms, with a particular focus on sports content that is sensitive to, reflective of, and drives progress forward on issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and other cultural touch points. The intern will use deep sports knowledge, sound news judgment, and an insatiable curiosity to provide biographical, editorial, thematic and other information to support storytelling that is timely, relevant, and innovative. The intern will help to discover developing subjects and angles to support coverage across CBS Sports platforms, including studio and game broadcasts, digital presentations, and social media. The intern should display a passion and affinity for reacting to and tracking developing stories across multiple sports, with an emphasis on those at the core of our CBS Sports coverage, including but not limited to NFL, college football and basketball, soccer, golf, and women's sports.

Requirements

Excellent working knowledge of and interest in multiple sports, especially NFL, college football and college basketball, golf, soccer, and women's sports
Must possess strong research skills and editorial judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing or reporting around live events or other deadline-driven timelines, is a plus

Responsibilities

Create and deliver informational packets that include news and information about our games; storylines ranging from matchups to profiles to features to columns; and ideas for on-screen elements.
Conduct a variety of searches using databases, school/team websites, social media, CBS Sports branded and other media outlets, and other sources to support storytelling and coverage for all platforms
Monitor news feeds, including searching social & other media outlets, and work with CBS Sports reporters and other editorial staff to gather and evaluate relevant news and information.