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.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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CNN Digital Editorial: NYC - Spring 2026
Application Deadline:On or beforeSunday, November 9th
*Pro Tip:Submityour application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicantvolume!*
Your New Role
Overview of the internships
We have multiple CNN Digital Editorial internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will beconsidered formultipleinternship opportunities within thisgeneralarea.These internships will be located in the NYC area.The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regularcadencebased on the internmanager’sin office schedule.
Example internship opportunitiescould include:
CNN Underscored Editorial Intern
CNN Underscored Social Media Intern
CNN Digital Features Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
Duties could include:
Hands-on work and mentorship from passionate, talented team members journalism
Reporting and writing multiple news stories every week on deadlines and receiving a byline for those stories
Research developing and breaking news stories
Fact-check
Log tapes
Conduct interviews
Pitch story ideas
Write brief news copy
Contributing to and writing original stories for CNN Digital
Independent research on topics/designated areas of interest for growth and audience engagement as directed by relevant members of the team
Qualifications & Experience
Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)
Writing samples are required
Curious mind
Excellent communicator
Attention to detail
Research skills
Digital literacy
Have keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great story
An interest in writing for business, consumer, ecommerce, product reviews, lifestyle, science, or travel features
Experience reading, evaluating and reporting on studies and data
Basic understanding of cross-platform storytelling
Experience working in a digital newsroom
Must be actively enrolled in anaccredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollmentrequired)
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 futurein order toretaintheir 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.
What to know before applying:
Program dates:
Start Date:January 26th
End Date:April 17th
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroomhere.
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employmentlikely willtransition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,you’llhave an exciting opportunity to lay the foundationatone 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 forpaid,for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports,newsand 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’swhat we offer:
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
In compliance with local law, we aredisclosingthe compensationfor roles in locations where legally required.Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD forundergradinterns.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
