Intern - Communications

Job Description

Communications Intern - CNN (Summer 2025)

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We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Intern to join the CNN Communications APAC team, based in Singapore. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to get a behind-the-scenes look into how the world's leading international news brand operates. It will be a great opportunity to strengthen your research and communication skills while contributing ideas to future publicity campaigns.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Support external communication outreach
• Draft and distribute press release to relevant APAC contacts
• Assist in research when preparing briefing notes for anchors / correspondents / executives for media interviews and speaking engagements
• Manage CNN media lists for distribution purposes
• Understand the target audience of the press releases and pitch to relevant media

Media Relations
• Actively develop journalist relationships and keep track of media movements and new publications.

Coverage reports
• Monitor print and on-line media for CNN coverage and follow industry trends
• Compile and distribute CNN coverage reports

Agency support
• Manage communication between team and PR agencies

Social Media
• Draft and publish social media posts on social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Continually monitor social media activity
Others
• Handle requests from other regions (EMEA, the US and LATAM)
• Handle administrative tasks such as invoices, vendor contracts

Qualifications & Experience...
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Communications or Public Relations or related disciplines
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Other Asian languages is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment
• Active user of the internet and well versed with social media platforms
• Organized, detail oriented and an independent team player who is able to prioritize tasks and deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft (Office, PowerPoint and Excel)

Interested applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of 3 months full-time, starting from May/June 2025. Applicants must also be enrolled at a University/Polytechnic during the internship period and have the right to work in Singapore.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z39pv3-52-15-96-123-42 in your application.