Spring Intern - CNN Domestic Show Teams

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Overview

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The?application deadline for Spring 2023 is Friday, November, 4th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.

All internships will be a hybrid, in-person (based on your manager's in office schedule) unless explicitly stated as a virtual opportunity.

If you are submitting a cover letter with your application, please combine the resume and cover letter into one PDF document.

Responsibilities

The Teams
This job posting is for the following show teams. By applying to this posting, you can be considered for any of the show teams listed below. If you have a preference, please specify in your cover letter.

Anderson Cooper 360: Backed by the global resources of CNN, Anderson's anchor desk is Central Command for a 360-degree look at world events -- covering not only the day's top stories, but the fascinating, the unexpected and the underreported. Candidates must be willing to work nights.

10pm Show Team: Our show is highly produced and fast-paced, bringing together sought-after guests with differing points of view for an energized, lively conversation every night. Candidates must be willing to work overnight.

Erin Burnett OutFront: Erin Burnett OutFront airs weeknights and is designed to showcase Erin's unique style--casual, smart, and confident--OutFront stays ahead of the headlines, delivering a show that's in-depth and informative.

Fareed Zakaria GPS: Fareed Zakaria GPS is CNN's award-winning flagship weekly show on world affairs and economics. Zakaria offers his take on international events and trends, moderate’s panels of thinkers, and interviews top global policymakers. Thursday and Friday available required, some Sunday availability required.

New Day: CNN’s early morning shows feature the latest news from a team of top journalists. Early Start and New Day are primarily live from Hudson Yards in Manhattan, featuring high-profile guests and CNN correspondents from around the world. This show is a live early morning show with very early work hours and overnight hours might be required.

9pm Primetime: Our show is highly produced and fast-paced, bringing together sought-after guests with differing points of view for an energized, lively conversation every night. We cover a wide range of topics including politics, terror, race, crime and pop culture. Candidates must be willing to work late nights.

The Daily:
• Interns gain insight into the editorial process while interning for the CNN show teams.
• They strengthen their research skills while contributing to the show and participating in daily and future meetings.
• In production, interns learn how to transcribe tape, dub video, use the various CNN databases, write for air, and work with producers from story inception to finished package.
• Interns will book and greet show guests and assist in basic administrative tasks.
• The intern's schedules will vary and shift throughout their internship, so they can participate in all aspects of the show.

Qualifications

• Must be a Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (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 (2.8 or above GPA)
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

About Our 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 opportunties to learn valuable skills that will helo 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

And finally, what to know before applying:
• Our Spring 2023 program is a 12 Week Internship that will run from Monday, February 6th through Friday, April 28th, 2023
• Part time-schedule (16-24 hours/week) required
• 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 September through early December. 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.