WAY Intern - CNNI Planning: ATL - Fall 2025

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WAY CNNI Planning Intern: ATL - Fall 2025​

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 24th  

*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 ATL 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.

As a Planning Intern, you will gradually integrate into this dynamic and collaborative process. From your first few days, you'll begin contributing to the team’s efforts, gaining hands-on experience with guest coordination, editorial brainstorming, and the fast-paced world of international news production.

Your Role Accountabilities  

• Attend editorial meetings and liaise with CNNI show teams

• Contact prospective guests for live shows

• Handle logistics for guest bookings

• Conduct research and pre-interviews for use in show segments

• Make clips of interviews after they air

Qualifications & Experience 

• Must have a keen interest in and knowledge of current events and international affairs

• Must have strong communication and writing skills

• Must show initiative, ask questions, and generate ideas

• Must be comfortable with collaboration

The Nice-to-Haves

• Journalism major or journalism experience

• Additional language skills

Requirements

• 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 Senior undergraduate, graduating in Spring 2026 (18 years or older)  This is specific to the WAY internships.

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)  

• 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.  

• 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