CNN News Show Team Internships: NYC - Fall 2026

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About the role

We have multiple CNN News Show Team 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:

• Anderson Cooper 360 Intern: NYC
• Erin Burnett OutFront Intern: NYC
• Laura Coates Live Intern: NYC
• NewsNight with Abby Phillip Intern: NYC
• The Source with Kaitlan Collins Intern: NYC

Responsibilities

• Assist in real-time news coverage by monitoring news sources, gathering information, and verifying facts to ensure accurate reporting during breaking news events.
• Conduct research on various topics, individuals, and current events to support the show's editorial process. Compile relevant information for use in on-air segments and interviews.
• Work closely with producers, researchers, and other show team members to contribute to the development of news stories, segments, and interviews. Participate in editorial meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Participate in various aspects of show production, including preparing scripts, graphics, and video elements. Help with logistics for on-location shoots, interviews, and live broadcasts.
• Contribute to the show's social media presence by creating engaging content, live-tweeting during broadcasts, and participating in audience engagement efforts.
• Attend workshops, training sessions, and mentoring opportunities designed to enhance your journalistic skills and industry knowledge.
• Work with producers from story inception to finished package.
• Will have opportunities to be part of the *LIVE* control room team and handle any duties that may come from breaking news.

Requirements

• Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.
• Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show's production schedule.
• 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 rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older).
• 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.
• 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 future in order to retain their 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.

Schedule

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 an in-person capacity.

Pay

Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.

Benefits

• 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.
• Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired.