CNN International Show Teams Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • New York, NY

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is offering multiple CNN International Show Teams internship opportunities for Fall 2026 in NYC. These internships provide a real look at program development and execution within the news industry. By applying to this posting, candidates will be considered for various internship roles within this general area. The selected interns are expected to work in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager's schedule, with a requirement of up to 3 days per week in the office. Examples of specific internship opportunities include CNN International Business, CNN International Quest Means Business, CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS, and CNN International The Brief with Jim Sciutto.

Requirements

• Ability to work in-office 2-3 days per week.
• Must be available to work Thursdays and Fridays, with occasional Sunday morning availability as needed (required for the CNN Fareed Zakaria GPS role).
• Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF.
• Passion for international politics and economics and a general interest in TV broadcast.
• Passion for news stories and strong knowledge of news.
• Ability to pitch stories with an international lens.
• Understanding of business and/or business news.
• Self-motivated, ability to multitask, positive attitude, and ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong writing, research and communications skills.
• Must be willing to work late shifts or overnights as Intern's schedules will vary and shift throughout their internship, so they can participate in all aspects of the show.
• 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 or Graduate student (18 years or older).
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the show team on writing, guest-booking, field producing, and more.
• Strengthen research skills while contributing to the show.
• Participate in daily and planning meetings.
• Learn how to identify video and use the various CNN databases.
• Transcribe tape.
• Write for air and work with producers from story inception to finished package.
• Assist in basic administrative tasks.
• Pitch ideas to the team.
• Read books and prepare notes ahead of team meetings.
• Research stories and guests for the show.
• Prepare for tapings.

Benefits

• Paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage.
• Documentation for school credit if desired.
• Mentorship from industry professionals.
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events.
• Access to top-level executives and employees through Speaker Series and Roundtables.
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern