Spring Virtual Intern - Southeast Bureau

Job Description

The Job

The Atlanta/SE Bureau covers stories in the southeast region that include GA/FL/AL/MS/LA/AR/TN/SC/NC. The bureau deploys reporter and producer coverage teams for all of the aforementioned states for breaking news and enterprise stories and files stories, live shots and edited pieces for all shows on CNN, CNNI, HLN, CNN.com and other platforms. Teams research, pitch and write original stories for CNN and CNN.com

The Daily
• Work alongside correspondents and producers in story research and developing editorial information.
• Develop regional contacts while making calls on breaking news and other stories throughout the region.
• Support field teams with in-house production including pre-interviews and logging.
• Curate social media and regional story reporting.

The Essentials
• Strong code of ethics.
• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Professional phone manner.
• Social media savvy.
• Strong desire to work in an editorial newsgathering role.

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-d29n26-3-149-233-97-42 in your application.