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CNN International Internships: ATL - 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 International internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will beconsidered formultipleinternship opportunities within thisgeneralarea.These internships will be located in the ATL 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 International Newsroom Intern
CNN International Planning Intern
CNN International Productions Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
Duties could include:
Work with a team that produces, writes, and creates original pieces for broadcast and online audiences
Work with the International Content Unit to write scripts for air, including packages
Attend editorial meetings and liaise with CNN International show teams
Work closely with our Associate Producers to assist with cutting videos and soundbites
Contact prospective guests for live shows
Handle logistics for guest bookings
Learn template-based graphic skills
Conduct research and pre-interviews for use in show segments
Make clips of interviews after they air
Learn about the technology and systems used in news and features production for digital, television, and social content
Research, pitch, plan, and put together stories, segments, and programs on topics like travel, business, African culture, conservation, innovation, etc.
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)
Must have a keen interest in current events and international affairs and invested in international news
Must have strong communication and writing skills
Please include link(s) to your portfolio, writing samples and/or demo reel that showcase your writing skills and/or video editing skills.
Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF.
Must show initiative and ask questions
Knowledge of video editing software
Keen interest in telling engaging stories to a global audience
Strong understanding of international cultures and trends
Awareness of basic editing, shooting and production skills
A great attitude and willingness to learn
Journalism major or journalism experience
Additional language skills is a plus
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:
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.
