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CNN Digital Editorial: ATL – Spring 2026
Application Deadline: On or before Sunday, November 9th.
Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible—applications could close earlier due to applicant volume.
Your New Role Overview of the internships:
CNN Underscored Editorial Intern
CNN Underscored Social Media Intern
CNN Digital Features Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
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
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
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)
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
The duration of the program is 12 weeks.
Program dates Start Date: January 26th
End Date: April 17th
Interns will be expected to work 16–24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
Interviewing will take place from early November through early‑January. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position.
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Being an equal‑to‑opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible—applications could close earlier due to applicant volume.
Your New Role Overview of the internships:
CNN Underscored Editorial Intern
CNN Underscored Social Media Intern
CNN Digital Features Intern
Your Role Accountabilities
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
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
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)
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
The duration of the program is 12 weeks.
Program dates Start Date: January 26th
End Date: April 17th
Interns will be expected to work 16–24 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
Interviewing will take place from early November through early‑January. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position.
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid‑2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Being an equal‑to‑opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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