WAY Internship: The Lead with Jake Tapper: DC - Fall 2024

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WAY Internship: The Lead with Jake Tapper: DC - Fall 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, July 26th  

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

WAY Internship Program 

We are excited to announce the Warner Brothers Discovery Academic Year Internship Program (WAY). This six-month internship, running from the fall through the spring semester, is designed for high-performing rising seniors to be placed into extended internship opportunities.  Interns will enhance their professional skills and deepen their understanding of our businesses and culture, ideally positioning themselves for future post grad opportunities to continue their growth and success.

Please note that while this internship is an excellent way to prepare for a potential career at WBD, participation in the program does not guarantee a future job offer. 

Your New Role 

This internship will be located in the DC 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. Our intern will have the opportunity to work with the team of The Lead that will air weekdays at 4 p.m. The Lead will cover a variety of stories and topic areas including international news, politics, business, sports and pop culture.

 
 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Students will get first-hand experience learning how to build live programming from both an editorial and production perspective.

• Interns will strengthen their research skills; participate in futures meetings; use the various CNN’s databases to locate footage, tape and sound bites for packages and live air; and greet show guests among other opportunities.

• Opportunity to participate in how the show ideas are developed, how videotape is gathered and edited, and the script-writing process.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Candidates should be seeking a career in broadcast journalism and should be self-motivated, able to multitask

• Candidates should have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects.

• Interns need to be available during the week for this internship

Requirements:

• This position is part of the WBD Academic Year (WAY) internship program. The program duration is 6 months, running from early October to mid April. Candidates will be expected to commit to the entire 6 month duration. 

• 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 Senio