Fall Hybrid Intern - Network Booking

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 10 at 11:59 PM PST

The Job:

The Network Booking department is CNN's central booking unit. This unit is responsible for pursuing high profile interviews for all shows across CNN's broadcast and digital platforms (CNN, CNN International, CNN Español, etc.). This team acts as the network points of contact for all high profile guests (world leaders, celebrities, authors, etc.) that are in constant demand for interviews. They are the one of the first teams to be dispatched during breaking news stories, as they are responsible for finding compelling guests that can shine light on the current story. Additionally, they work with guests involved in all special events, such as debates and town halls.

The Daily:
• Find and pitch breaking news stories
• Assist the team in all aspects of the day to day. Including: finding new and interesting guests, booking interviews, and managing the relationship with the guests before and after the interview.
• Work with all show teams across CNN's broadcast and digital platforms on breaking news interviews, author interviews and special events.
• Research breaking news stories to make sure the team has a full understanding of the issues at hand.

The Essentials:
• Must currently be pursuing an Undergraduate degree
• Preferably, juniors and seniors
• Previous experience working in news is preferred but not mandatory
• If you are submitting a cover letter with your application, please combine the resume and cover letter into one PDF document

Internship Program:
• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for the full duration of the internship
• Fall 2022 program dates are October 3rd – December 9th; must be available for full program duration
• Part-time schedule (16-24 hours/week) required
• Company-issued computer or secured remote access provided for the duration of the internship program.
• Competitive salary; relocation is not provided
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• Engaging events including executive speaker sessions, professional development workshops, and more

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal 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.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g46pez-18-118-9-146-42 in your application.