Fall Virtual Intern - Don Lemon

Job Description

Fall 2020 Virtual Intern – CNN Tonight with Don Lemon

The CNN Story

The Team
Every night at 10p CNN Tonight with Don Lemon brings you the stories everyone is talking about. Our show is highly-produced and fast-paced, bringing together sought-after guests with differing points of view for an energized, lively conversation every night. We cover a wide range of topics including mystery, terror, race, crime and pop culture. There is no topic that scares us!

The Job
CNN Tonight with Don Lemon Intern

The Daily
• Interns gain insight into the editorial process while interning at CNN NY.
• They strengthen their research skills while contributing to the show and participating in futures meetings.
• In production, interns learn how transcribe tape, use the various CNN databases, write for air, and work with producers from story inception to finished package.
• Often, interns book and greet show guests and assist in basic Administrative tasks.
• The intern's schedule will vary and shift throughout their internship so they can participate in all aspects of the show.

The Essentials
• Candidates should be passionate about news, self-motivated, able to multitask, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in fast paced, high volume environment.
• Must be willing to work overnight.

The Perks
• An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are!
• Networking opportunities to meet people that you'd like to know!
• A speaker series that introduces you to cool executives and what they do for the best brands!
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands.

The Fall 2020 program dates are October 5th through December 4th. The internship will be a full remote/virtual experience. Most internships will provide a company owned laptop for the duration of the internship program. Interns are paid a competitive wage based on team/bureau location and relocation is not provided as the program is fully remote/virtual. Participation in the internship program is reserved for students who are currently enrolled in college or within 6 months post-graduation. Most positions are targeted to upperclassmen and graduate students.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmkkb3-18-189-180-244-42 in your application.