Video and Audio Editing Internships: NYC - Summer 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery

20d • 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. Video and Audio Editing 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 Video and Audio Editing 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: CNN Audio Editorial Intern: NYC - Summer 2026 CNN Image+Sound Editing intern: NYC - Summer 2026 CNN Podcast Operations and Marketing Intern: NYC - Summer 2026 CNN Podcasts Editorial Intern: NYC - Summer 2026

Requirements

• Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.
• Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show's production schedule.
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (18 years or older)
• 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 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

• The intern will take direction from the audio unit's Producers and Senior Producers to shadow and develop and produce podcast episodes.
• Work closely with producers and hosts to develop ideas for episodes, including topics and guests.
• Edit podcast episodes and news briefs in Descript.
• Collaborate with hosts and producers on episode outlines and draft scripts.
• Fact-check scripts and ensure all episodes meet the content, quality, journalistic and legal standards of CNN.
• Support social promotion, including by identifying memorable audio bites and drafting social media language for episodes you produce.
• Pitch ideas for future episodes and shows.
• News production editing
• Complex and creative graphic creation
• Stylized program elements (show opens, elements and teases)
• Documentary and other long form editing
• Partner collaboration on scripting, story development, producing and fact-checking
• Producing and creating visual elements (video and graphical)
• Distinctive storytelling
• Metadata requirements

What This Job Offers

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