CNN Newsgathering and Political Internships: DC - Summer 2026
About The Position
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. CNN Newsgathering and Politics Internships: DC - Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, March 8th Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume! Your New Role Overview of the internships We have multiple CNN Newsgathering and Political internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the DC 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. Example internship opportunities could include: CNN DC Desk Newsgathering Intern CNN Political Unit Intern Your Role Accountabilities This politically-astute intern's duties could include: Research Fact-checking Tape logging Assistance with interviews Location stakeouts Other editorial/production activities Conduct background research on the 2026 elections and candidates and produce briefing materials for network use Monitor live political events (virtually and potentially in-person) and write clean, accurate recap notes or stories Assist with political research requests from reporters and shows Track developments in voting and election rules Assist with other political coverage as needed
Requirements
- Candidate seeking a career in Broadcast Journalism, Media /Communications, Writing, or Research preferred
- Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politic; Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful
- Candidates should also be motivated, self-starters, detail-oriented multi-taskers who function well under deadline pressures
- Candidate must have experience with journalistic newswriting, either for broadcast or digital platforms
- Extensive understanding of and interest in political campaigns and U.S. politics a must
- 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 rising Senior undergrad 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with political data is a plus
Responsibilities
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Tape logging
- Assistance with interviews
- Location stakeouts
- Other editorial/production activities
- Conduct background research on the 2026 elections and candidates and produce briefing materials for network use
- Monitor live political events (virtually and potentially in-person) and write clean, accurate recap notes or stories
- Assist with political research requests from reporters and shows
- Track developments in voting and election rules
- Assist with other political coverage as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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