CNN Image and Audio Internships - New York

Support CNN’s Image and Audio teams in NYC with hands-on editorial, production, and editing responsibilities at Warner Bros. Discovery, a leader in global media and entertainment. Your Role: Key responsibilities include:

• Taking direction from audio unit Producers and Senior Producers to shadow, develop, and produce podcast episodes.
• Working closely with producers and hosts to develop episode ideas, including topics and guests.
• Editing podcast episodes and news briefs in Descript.
• Collaborating with hosts and producers on episode outlines and drafting scripts.
• Fact-checking scripts and ensuring all episodes meet CNN’s content, quality, journalistic, and legal standards.
• Supporting social promotion by identifying memorable audio bites and drafting social media language for produced episodes.
• Pitching ideas for future episodes and shows.
• News production editing.
• Complex and creative graphic creation.
• Creating stylized program elements (show opens, elements, and teases).
• Documentary and other long-form editing.
• Partnering on scripting, story development, producing, and fact-checking.
• Producing and creating visual elements (video and graphical).
• Distinctive storytelling.
• Meeting metadata requirements.

About You: Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required).
• Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate (18 years or older).
• In academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA); transcript required if offered.
• Authorized to work in the United States without Warner Bros. Discovery sponsorship; candidates on student or exchange visas (F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc.) are not eligible.
• For CNN Audio Editorial Intern: Some previous editorial experience with a strong audio background; familiarity with Descript, Pro Tools, or Audition; strong organizational skills and attention to detail; passion for news, politics, history, and popular culture; strong collaboration and communication skills.
• For CNN Image+Sound Editing Intern: Demonstrated technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, especially with Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, and visual effects plug-ins; thorough understanding of video production workflow and file-based production environments; proven editorial judgment; willingness to develop skills on existing and emerging production platforms; agility in a fast-paced environment; collaborative approach to production projects.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Paid internship with a competitive hourly wage: $19 per hour for undergraduate interns, $25 per hour for graduate level interns.
• 16–24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
• Credit is not required, but documentation for school credit is available if desired.
• No relocation provided.
• Access to thoughtfully curated benefits, networking opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive company culture.
• Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available for qualified candidates with disabilities.

Training & Development:

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members.
• Mentorship from experienced entertainment professionals.
• Professional development seminars, recruiter and former intern panels, intern-exclusive events.
• Access to top-level executives through Speaker Series and Roundtables.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and gain industry insights.

Career Progression:

• Real-world experience in news, media, and entertainment.
• Networking with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network.
• Relationships and skills that support future career advancement within Warner Bros. Discovery and the broader industry.

How to Apply:

• Submit your application as soon as possible, as applications may close earlier due to applicant volume.
• Interviewing will take place from August through mid-September.
• A Warner Bros. Discovery team member will contact candidates whose experiences and interests match open internship positions.
• Due to high application volume, individual status updates are not provided.

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