CNN Digital Editorial: NYC - Fall 2026

Your New Role   

We have multiple CNN Digital Editorial 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 NYC 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 Underscored Editorial Intern

• CNN Underscored Social Media Intern

• CNN Heroes Intern

• CNN Business Reporting Intern

• CNN Newsletter Strategy Intern

Your Role Accountabilities 

Duties could include: 

• Hands-on work and mentorship from passionate, talented team members journalism

• Reporting and writing multiple news stories every week on deadlines and receiving a byline for those stories

• Research developing and breaking news stories

• Fact-check

• Log tapes

• Conduct interviews

• Pitch story ideas

• Write brief news copy

• Contributing to and writing original stories for CNN Digital

• Independent research on topics/designated areas of interest for growth and audience engagement as directed by relevant members of the team

Qualifications & Experience 

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role) 

• Writing samples are required

• Curious mind

• Excellent communicator

• Attention to detail

• Research skills

• Digital literacy

• Have keen understanding of how to spot and tell a great story

• An interest in writing for business, consumer, ecommerce, product reviews, lifestyle, science, or travel features

• Experience reading, evaluating and reporting on studies and data

• Basic understanding of cross-platform storytelling

• Experience working in a digital newsroom

• 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)  

• Please change the posting if the team is only approved for / accepting undergrad applicants 

• 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. 

What to know before applying: 

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