Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Application deadline: 3/13/26
CNN’s AI Innovation team sits at the intersection of journalism, technology and editorial standards — building practical, responsible AI tools that help journalists break news faster, report more ambitiously and work more efficiently. As an AI Innovation Intern, you will work directly with newsroom leaders to test, evaluate and improve AI-powered tools used in reporting, video production, workflow automation and internal knowledge-sharing. This team is unique because it does not experiment in theory — it pilots real tools with real reporters, measures impact rigorously and embeds guardrails that protect CNN’s standards and audience trust.
You will contribute to hands-on projects that shape how AI is responsibly integrated into one of the world’s most influential news organizations, supporting WBD’s broader mission to innovate across media while upholding the highest creative and ethical standards.
Support live AI tool pilots (e.g., reporting research tools, headline and summary generators, chatbot workflows, video clipping tools) by gathering feedback, tracking performance metrics, and helping document results for leadership review.
Assist in auditing AI-generated outputs for accuracy, attribution, tone and adherence to CNN standards, contributing to measurable improvements in prompt design and quality control processes.
Help build and maintain internal resources, including the CNN AI SharePoint hub, tool documentation, prompt libraries and training materials used by newsroom teams.
Conduct competitive and industry research on AI use in journalism, producing structured briefings that inform tool evaluation, investment decisions and future roadmap planning.
Support newsroom education initiatives by helping organize trainings, office hours and the AI Innovation newsletter, including identifying and writing up real-world AI use cases from across teams.
Contribute to framework development projects — such as AI project prioritization and tool evaluation matrices — by organizing inputs, tracking pilot criteria and preparing summaries that help guide investment decisions.
By the end of the semester, the intern will have directly contributed to newsroom AI pilots, improved internal AI documentation and training materials, and helped shape how a major global news organization responsibly deploys emerging technology in real reporting workflows.
Strong interest in journalism, media technology, artificial intelligence or digital product development.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information critically and assess quality, accuracy and risk.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly for non-technical stakeholders.
Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini or similar) with an understanding that outputs require verification and human oversight.
Comfort working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) to track pilots, metrics, feedback and structured evaluations.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially when reviewing language, attribution and editorial standards.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
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, rising Senior undergraduate 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.
Coursework or practical experience in data analysis, computer science, media studies, product management or investigative reporting.
Familiarity with prompt engineering concepts and iterative testing.
Basic understanding of APIs, automation tools or workflow integrations (e.g., Slack workflows, no-code tools).
Experience conducting competitive or market research and presenting structured findings.
Knowledge of newsroom workflows, digital publishing systems or video production environments.
The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.
Program date options:
Option 1: June 1st – August 14th
Option 2: June 8th – August 21st
Interns will be expected to work 35-40 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 mid February through early-April. 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.
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.
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 compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.
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.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.