CNN Digital Editorial: NYC - Fall 2026

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About the role

We have multiple CNN Digital Editorial internship opportunities available in the NYC area for Fall 2026. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for several internship roles within CNN Digital Editorial. Selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s 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

Duties could include:

• Hands-on work and mentorship from passionate, talented team members in journalism
• Reporting and writing multiple news stories every week on deadlines, receiving a byline for those stories
• Researching developing and breaking news stories
• Fact-checking
• Logging tapes
• Conducting interviews
• Pitching story ideas
• Writing brief news copy
• Contributing to and writing original stories for CNN Digital
• Independent research on topics or designated areas of interest for growth and audience engagement

Requirements

• Writing samples are required
• Curious mind and excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong research skills
• Digital literacy and a keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great story
• 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 (preferred)
• 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)
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA; transcript required if an offer is extended)
• Must be presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa (e.g., F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1) are not eligible

Schedule

The duration of the program is 10 weeks:

• Start Date: October 12th
• End Date: December 18th
• Interns will be expected to work 16–24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity

Pay

Internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage:

• Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergraduate interns

Benefits

Our internship program offers:

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from industry veterans
• Professional development seminars, panels, and intern-exclusive events
• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
• Credit is not required, but we provide necessary documentation for school credit if desired

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

• Professional development and skill discovery
• Insider knowledge of the entertainment and media industry
• Relationships that extend beyond your collegiate career
• Real-life experiences to build confidence for your next adventure