Spring Paid Intern - Health & Medical News
CNN
Atlanta, GAThis was removed by the employer on 10/30/2017 8:28:00 AM PST
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Full Time Paid Internship
Duties: What does our department do?CNN Health & Medical News is the health, wellness and medical unit of CNN. The Chief Medical Correspondent, Senior Medical Correspondent and staff of producers and writers provide all CNN platforms with the latest medical news from daily studies, conferences, and a variety of topics including cancer, AIDS/HIV, fitness, nutrition, public health policy, science, wellness and parenting.What will you be doing?
Interns in the CNN Health Unit in Atlanta are not here to observe. Our interns get a front row seat to everything we do and are here to contribute to that. Responsibilities and opportunities include but are not limited to: -contributing and writing stories and other content for CNN.com/health -strengthening research skills while contributing to live segments and package production. -participating in staff meetings, and may have the opportunity to accompany producers on story shoots. -learning how text stories and TV scripts are crafted. -learning how to use various CNN databases for research and video to locate elements for segments and pieces. -learning the story development process of how a story goes from an idea to a script and then through edit to become a TV or digital piece for our website. -learning how we vet stories and research
What do we need from you?
Candidates should be passionate about news, self-motivated, able to multitask, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in fast paced, high volume environment. -Knowledge or experience in health news or the field of health and science is a plus. -Writing experience with work samples is highly recommended. -Knowledge of television news and how video is chosen for scripts is a plus. Requirements:- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.- All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program.- Must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship.- Must be enrolled in school during the time of the internship or NO MORE THAN 6 months post-graduation.
What's so great about this internship?- An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are!- Networking opportunities to meet people that you'd like to know!- A speaker series that introduces you to cool executives and what they do for the best brands!Spring 2018 program dates are January 22nd through April 20th. Interns are paid at minimum-wage based on location and relocation is not provided. Participation in the internship program is reserved for students who are currently enrolled or within 6 months post-graduation. Most positions are targeted to upperclassmen and graduate students.
Qualifications:
.Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.