Summer Hybrid Intern - Race & Equality 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 reporters, producers, photojournalists and news assistants.

The Daily:
• Intern duties include research, fact-checking, tapes logging, assistance with interviews and stakeouts, and other editorial activities.
• 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
• 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, self-starters, detail-oriented multi-taskers who function well under deadline pressures.
• Cover letter required. Please combine Resume and cover letter into one PDF when submitting.
• This position is targeted toward undergraduate students.

Internship Program
• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for the full duration of the internship
• Summer 2022 program dates are June 6th-August 12th; (additional time frames are available for students in a university quarter system) must be available for full program duration
• Full-time schedule (40 hours/week)
• 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 speaker sessions, professional development workshops, and more

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkv3e4-18-223-32-230-42 in your application.