CNN Digital Editorial: NYC - Fall 2026

About the role

We have multiple CNN Digital Editorial 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 Underscored Editorial Intern, CNN Underscored Social Media Intern, CNN Heroes Intern, CNN Business Reporting Intern, CNN Newsletter Strategy Intern.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Contribute to and write 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

• Writing samples are required
• Curious mind
• Excellent communicator
• Attention to detail
• Research skills
• Digital literacy
• 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 an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a rising Junior or Senior (18 years or older)
• Please change the posting if the team is only approved for / accepting undergrad applicants
• 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.

What to know before applying

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks
• Program dates: Start Date: October 12th, End Date: December 18th
• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• 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 early August through mid-September. 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.

About Our Internship Program

• 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 opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help 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

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.