Spring Virtual Intern - Digital National Race and Police

Job Description

The Job
The National Race & Equality team is tasked with breaking news and covering the stories and conversations around race. We work with CNN Digital and the TV newsgathering operation to report how race is intertwined with inequality in politics, health care, education and all aspects of life. The intern will monitor press conferences, scan for news and write race-related trend stories.

The Daily
• Monitor press briefings and other conferences for news
• Write quick-turn trend pieces about race
• Build out internal news alerts to turn them into full pieces for CNN Digital
• Assist with newsgathering (making reporting calls, confirming details, sourcing documents)
• Pitch story ideas

The Essentials
• Basic understanding of reporting and news writing
• High interest in and knowledge about social justice issues
• Social media savvy
• Familiarity with AP style

Internship Program
• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for the full duration of the internship
• Spring 2022 program dates are January 24th - April 15th; must be available for full program duration
• Part-time schedule (16-24 hours/week) designed to work around class schedule
• Company-issued computer 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 speakers sessions, professional development workshops, and more

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyowvq-18-218-184-214-42 in your application.