CNN London Features (TV & Digital) Intern

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role...

The CNNI Productions team produces features content across TV, digital and social platforms. TV interns predominantly help producers with researching and planning stories, writing scripts, and creating social content. Digital interns are expected to research and pitch stories, write articles, and upload content onto the site. They will have the opportunity to cross-pollinate and work across both platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for a story, strong organisational skills, an ability to multi-task, and a good understanding of both TV and digital platforms.

Your Role Accountabilities... 

• Producing digital content
• Pitching and writing articles
• Transcribing, script writing
• Providing research notes, editorial briefs

Qualifications & Experience...

• Undergraduate or postgraduate journalism degree (not essential), vocational training and/or ability to illustrate a portfolio of work / content (eg: blogs, podcasts, YouTube Channel etc)
• Working in team environments, ideally to strict deadlines
• Ability to work quickly, managing time and multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Have a passion for international news
• Be proactive and ready to throw themselves in to any task
• Strong written skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

The Internship...

• Salary: £29,000 p/a (pro rata)
• Contract Length: 6 months   
• Start Date: 1st September 2026
• You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects.  
• You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more.  
• You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise! 

Next Steps… 

• Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 21st June (you will not be able to apply after this date). 
• Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 28th June.
• Final stage: Interviews will take place in July & August.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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.

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 opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

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