CNN Newsgathering 100% In Person Intern: LA - Spring 2025

CNN Newsgathering 100% In Person Intern: LA - Spring 2025

Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20th 

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!* 

Your New Role 

This internship will be located in the LA area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

Newsgathering is at the heart of what CNN does for its audience on television and digital. Working in the Los Angeles bureau of CNN the newsgathering intern will work closely with the producers, editors, and reporters in the process of collecting, reporting, writing, and editing news content for the network's different platforms. The position will put the successful candidate at the center of the news on the West Coast and introduce them to the reporting process at a leading global news organization.

 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• PLEASE NOTE: The Intern must be available to come into our LA office for 3 full 8-hour days between Monday-Friday

• Work on day-of news stories for both digital and television

• Research, write and report for CNN.com pieces

• Work closely with producers and correspondents to develop video content for both linear and digital audiences

• Responsible for story pitching, story research, and helping locate and identify video assets

• Work closely with assignment editors on the frontline of gathering news for the Western region

• Write and contribute to news alerts used for both television and digital reporting

• Develop daily story pitches for CNN’s linear and digital platforms

• Make calls and respond to breaking news

• Provide editorial and logistical support for news reporting, including interviews and research

• By the end of the semester, the Newsgathering Intern should have bylined articles on CNN.com and have developed a much better understanding of what it takes to craft news stories for a global news organization

Qualifications & Experience 

• Must be available to come into our LA office for 3 full 8-hour days between Monday-Friday

• Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF

• News diet is a must!

• Exceptional writing ability

• Undergraduate student interested in identifying, exploring, and reporting on issues impacting California and the greater the western region; journalism degree not required

• Passion to pitch ideas and scour local media to understand local communities

• Digitally savvy with a thorough understanding of social media platforms

• Self-motivated, team-player, organized and incredible attention to detail

• Be able to effectively collaborate with a diverse staff

• 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 Undergrad (18 years or older) 

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA) 

• 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. 

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. 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the program is 12-weeks  

Program dates: 

Start Date: January 27th 

End Date: April 18th 

• Interns will be expected to work 24 hours per week in a fully in person capacity (3 full 8-hour days in our LA office between Monday-Friday). 

• 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 October through early December. 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 

WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. 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  

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns