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.
As one of the world's news leaders we are interested in creative and energetic people with diverse perspectives and talents. Our global team creates content consumed by millions of people every day, and with tectonic changes in the world, news and impactful storytelling are more important now than ever. A successful CNN intern is committed to quality journalism, has strong knowledge of international issues, a keen interest in the digital media landscape, and a sharp eye for the stories that spark conversation on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated and experienced journalists, attend regular editorial meetings and participate in the editorial process.
We offer numerous internships at our central London Bureau. We are looking for CNN's future: people with fresh ideas, innovative viewpoints, a willingness to work hard, and a commitment to the highest standards of journalism.
The internships are designed for journalism graduates or candidates from a related field seeking a career in journalism.
CNN advocates for diversity and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and genders, and we are committed to creating both a workforce and content that are as diverse as the global audiences we serve.
CNNi Productions (Features TV & Digital)
The CNNi Productions team produces content across TV and digital for our feature series, such as Call to Earth, Inside Africa and Quest’s World of Wonder.
Interns will support with all aspects of digital and TV production, researching and planning stories, as well as writing scripts and articles.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for a story, strong organisational skills, an ability to multi-task, and a good understanding of both TV and digital platforms.
Current Affairs Programmes (Amanpour / Isa Soares)
The News programming internships offers candidates a unique opportunity to work across three of CNNi’s flagship shows: Amanpour and Isa Soares Tonight.
The intern will gain experience in both long-form current affairs & culture interviews, and breaking news rundowns. You will work on all aspects of production, including:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about international news, know what makes a good guest interview, be able to work under pressure to strict deadlines and bring unique treatment ideas to major international stories of the day.
CNN News Desk Reporting
The International Hub is the beating heart of CNN’s global news reporting. It operates 24/7 across the world, with teams in Hong Kong, London, Atlanta and New York taking over as the day progresses. Our team of editors and reporters bring in all the latest editorial lines, with the assistance of regional bureaus, before disseminating it to the wider CNN network for reporting on all platforms (linear, digital, streaming and social).
As the Newsdesk Reporting intern, you will support the team in monitoring daily news, researching, reporting and writing news alerts, day-of stories and longer-term features. You will also contribute to CNN’s daily live story coverage and assist the team with production tasks.
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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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability 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.