CNN Sports Internships: ATL - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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CNN Sports Internships: ATL - 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 Sports 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 ATL 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 Sports Intern: ATL - Summer 2026

Requirements

• Passion for sports and a strong interest in storytelling.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a knowledge of and active participation in social media as a news tool.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and reliable.
• 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 (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

• Proficient with Adobe Premiere (or similar) video editing software.
• Knowledge of international sports, including soccer, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist our sports newsgathering team by watching events and press conferences, then alerting key moments and soundbites for the network to use on linear and digital platforms.
• Monitor social media for daily news reactions, statements, and fresh video elements.
• Provide support to the CNN World Sport show team by creating graphic elements, transcribing interviews, researching stories, and gathering video elements for edit.
• Coordinate daily game recordings by monitoring video quality and router sources.
• Copyedit anchor scripts and network banners.
• Assist with basic administrative and production tasks.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed