Fall Virtual Intern - Booking

Job Description

Fall 2020 Virtual Intern – CNN Network Booking

The CNN Story

The Team
CNN's Network Booking team works to secure top-tier interviews across the network's TV and Digital verticals. From breaking news to the 2016 election cycle, the Network Booking team works to negotiate competitive, cross-platform interviews in a streamlined fashion.

The Job
CNN Network Booking interns are at the forefront breaking news and day-of stories.

The Daily
• Interns will learn how to pitch and book guests for TV and Digital.
• Interns will be responsible for research, contact lists, and some administrative duties.
• Interns will jump-in on breaking news stories to make calls and vet potential guests alongside CNN's Network Booking producers.
• Interns will be trained on key databases to support the team on day-to-day assignments.

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.

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-gxkkmq-18-216-32-116-42 in your application.