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Spring Intern - Newsmaking

CNN

Remote / Virtual 10-19-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Spring 2022 (onsite) Intern, CNN Newsmaking

The CNN Story

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The Job
Get the chance to work alongside the newsgathering team. You will work with Supervising Producers, Beat Leads, Correspondents, and Reports in the Washington DC Bureau.

The Daily
- The Newsgathering intern will learn how CNN plans stories
- Interns will shadow and assist reporters, producers, photojournalists and news assistants
- Intern duties include research, fact-checking, tapes logging, assistance with interviews and stakeouts, and other editorial activities
- Interns should come away with sharper editorial and writing skills, exposure to leading technology and increased knowledge of the US government and political system
- Hours will be flexible and may include weekends.

The Essentials
- Broadcast Journalism, Media or Communications major
- Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politics
- Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website)
- Candidates should be motivated, self-starters, detail-oriented multi-taskers who function well under deadline pressures

Internship Program
• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for full duration of the internship.
• Fully remote/virtual experience; company owned laptop provided for the duration of the internship program.
• Salary based on office location; relocation is not provided.
• This position is targeted toward undergraduate students.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnxmzk-18-119-132-223-42 in your application.

Company Profile
CNN

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