CNN Newsgathering Internships: NYC - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery

2d•Hybrid

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 Internships: NYC - Summer 2026 Application Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd 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 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 NYC 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: Enterprise Booking Intern: NYC - Spring 2026 Your Role Accountabilities Duties could include: Understand the process of pitching stories Daily research for scripts Edit video for segments Assist in producing packages and segments for daily shows Contribute to daily shows Gathering and publishing day-of news content, both nationally and regionally Writing scripts for broadcast news programming Creating original packages for affiliate newscasts and websites Curating and clearing images for wire articles Gathering regional news stories and content from and for affiliates Publishing affiliate links on the CNN.com U.S. page Using social media to promote content and services What To Know Before Applying: The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks. Program date options: Option 1: June 1st – August 14th Option 2: June 8th – August 21st Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid 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 mid February through early-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. On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new publicly-traded company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands. 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

Requirements

Candidate should have an interest in all aspects of digital and broadcast news media.
Should be high energy, self-motivated, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, technically solid, strong online and social media skills and be able to function well in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Understanding of creating rundowns
Basic script formatting
Editorial judgement
Production experience, video and writing
Candidate should have strong writing skills and great attention to detail.
Stellar customer service and strong teamwork are a must.
Experience with Adobe Premiere
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.