CNN Weather Internships: ATL or NYC - Fall 2026

Application Deadline: On or before Friday, August 21st* 

*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 Atlanta or New York City areas. 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. 

Your Role Accountabilities 

• Students would work with both domestic and international weather and climate, as well as our digital platforms, and will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in the production of on-air, digital, video and written weather and climate content for use across CNN’s various platforms

• Research weather, climate and science related stories, and provide information to the CNN Weather and Climate department

• Learn weather graphics software and build elements for on-air, digital, and video use

• Participate in breaking weather and other related breaking news stories

• Have the ability to record a demo reel

Qualifications & Experience 

• Students should be majoring in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or science related journalism at an accredited University

• Interested in pursuing a career in weather or climate communications

• A self-starter that is engaged in the weather and climate media landscape

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and via video)

• Ability to identify, research, and write/produce/report scientific news and weather or climate stories

• Avid consumer of weather and news across the scope of the media landscape (reads weather and news articles, watches tv weather and broadcast news regularly, engages with weather and news stories on digital platforms such as social media)

• Ability to break down complex scientific processes and relay them in a non-technical way through writing and reporting or on camera

• 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 rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)  

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. 

• 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. 

About Our Internship Program 

WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.  

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer: 

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field 

• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans 

• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more  

• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables 

• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network 

• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture  

What you can expect to take away from the semester: 

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had 

• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes 

• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career 

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure