CNN Audio Editorial Intern: NYC - Fall 2024

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CNN Audio Editorial 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 Audio is looking for a passionate podcast and media fan to join its fast-growing CNN Audio team as an intern. The Summer 2024 intern will get to experience a cross-functional role working across various CNN Audio editorial teams.

 
 
Your Role Accountabilities 

• Pitch podcast ideas for series or episodes.

• Work with producers and senior producers to produce podcast episodes.

• Participate in Audio team meetings, including regular check-ins and ideations.

• Assist the team with research and administrative support when needed.

• Work with the production teams to assist with show launches.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Strong interest in podcasting and news required.

• Strong writing skills, ideally with some previous audio production experience.

• Audio production experience is a plus.

• 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 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. 

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. 

What to know before applying: 

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks  

Program dates: 

• Start Date: October 7th 

• End Date: December 13