CNN International Internships: ATL - Fall 2026

Your New Role   

We have multiple CNN International internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be considered for multiple internship opportunities within this general area. These internships will be located in the ATL area. The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. 

Example internship opportunities could include: 

• CNN International Newsroom Intern

• CNN International Planning Intern

• CNN International Productions Intern

• CNNI Global Productions Intern

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Work with a team that produces, writes, and creates original pieces for broadcast and online audiences

• Work with the International Content Unit to write scripts for air, including packages

• Attend editorial meetings and liaise with CNN International show teams

• Work closely with our Associate Producers to assist with cutting videos and soundbites

• Contact prospective guests for live shows

• Handle logistics for guest bookings

• Learn template-based graphic skills

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

• Make clips of interviews after they air

• Learn about the technology and systems used in news and features production for digital, television, and social content

• Research, pitch, plan, and put together stories, segments, and programs on topics like travel, business, African culture, conservation, innovation, etc.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Please include link(s) to your portfolio, writing samples and/or demo reel that showcase your writing skills and/or video editing skills.

• Cover letter required. Please submit your cover letter along with your resume as one PDF.

• Must have a keen interest in current events and international affairs and be invested in international news

• Strong communication and writing skills

• Must show initiative and ask questions

• Knowledge of video editing software

• Keen interest in telling engaging stories to a global audience

• Strong understanding of international cultures and trends

• Awareness of basic editing, shooting and production skills

• A great attitude and willingness to learn

• Journalism major or journalism experience

• Additional language skills 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 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