CNN Brand Activation and Event Intern: NYC - Fall 2024

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CNN Brand Activation and Event Intern: NYC - Fall 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, July 26th* 

*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 NYC 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. 

CNN is seeking an Intern for the Brand Activations and Events Team in New York. You will be working to provide day-to-day support in executing external and internal event marketing initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work firsthand with the Brand Activations and Events Team during a political cycle and gain experience working behind the scenes at CNN.
 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Assist in handling day to day administration of events and programs - including pre-event, on-site, and post-event support.

• Coordinate and maintain inventory of event assets and premiums.

• Assist with managing event and milestone calendars.

• Source and build relationship with new venues and vendors.

• Support NY-based VIP tour program

Qualifications & Experience 

• Experience with event planning and logistics

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Must have interest in news, media, and the journalism industry, along with familiarity of CNN Network and platforms.

• Passion for innovation and industry trends, news and political cycles.

• 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 Junior or Senior (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. 

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