Spring Intern - Digital Product Design : Or

Job Description

CNN Digital Product Design Intern: LA or DC - Spring 2024
*Note: this position is looking for a candidate that is able to come into EITHER our LA office or our DC office*

Application Deadline: Monday ,
Octob er 23 rd

Your New Role

As a Product Design intern, you are a member of the world-class CNN Digital Product Design Team, which is responsible for creating industry-leading user experiences engaged by millions across the globe. CNN is driven by a shared commitment to put our users at the center of the experiences we build and to push the boundaries on what an exceptional digital experience can be. We believe that success is driven by the combined ability of content, design, product, and technology to achieve user delight.

A Product Design intern collaborates with product managers, engineers, designers, researchers, editors, and data scientists to support the building and growth of CNN Digital product experiences.

Your Role Accountabilities
• Supports the Audio and Video Product Design team across all phases of the design process, from conception to implementation, including wireframing, prototyping, and visual design.
• Supports the planning and execution of user research and gathering of qualitative data to help build hypothesis & design recommendations.
• Partners & collaborates with internal stakeholders and product design leads to support product goals and company objectives.
• Proactively seeks thoughtful solutions to design problems.
• Creates work flows, wireframes, design mockups and prototypes to effectively conceptualize product features.
• Conducts regular user research sessions with editorial users.
• Performs usability tests and draw insights to make informed recommendations.
• Collaborates with Product, Tech and Delivery.
• Plays a role in shaping the future of CNN publishing platforms by collaborating with stakeholders and team members to brainstorm new features and functionalities.

Qualifications & Experience
• Majoring in Design or related field of study.
• Please include a link to your portfolio or website on your resume.
• Must be actively enrolled in a US accredited college or university degree p rogram for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (18 years or older)
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0
or above GPA)
• 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.

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, t ech, 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 collegia te career
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure

And finally, what to know before applying:

The duration of the program is 1 1 weeks

Program date s:
• Start Date: January 29 th
• End Date: April 19 th

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. R elocation is not provided.

Interviewing will take place from
October through mid- December . A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The rate listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8x2e6-216-73-217-10-42 in your application.