Virtual Intern - Newsgathering

Job Description

The Team

Newsgathering Interns will learn how CNN plans stories and orchestrates live breaking news coverage and daily programming. Interns will shadow and assist coverage managers, assignment editors, beat leaders, producers, live producers, photojournalists and news assistants.

The tasks could include, but are not limited to:

The Job
• Intern duties include research, fact-checking, tapes logging, assistance with interviews and participation at press events.
• 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

In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred:
• Broadcast Journalism, Media or Communications major
• Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politics
• Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful.
• Candidates should also be motivated, 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 and a graduate students.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb74n6-3-137-185-180-42 in your application.