Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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CNN’s award-winning news desk in London is looking for an intern who wants to pursue a career in international and breaking news. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in reporting, writing and multimedia storytelling, with an ability to spot stories that will resonate with CNN’s audience across platforms – from TV to digital.
Proficiency in another language is desirable, but not essential. A degree is not a must-have, but a passion for journalism is.
Your Role Accountabilities...
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Work closely with editors and reporters to monitor developing news stories
- Research and contribute to reporting as directed by editors
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Report, write and produce articles for cnn.com
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Contribute to CNN’s live story and newsletters
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Pitch news and feature stories
- Collaborate with news video, photo and design teams
Qualifications & Experience...
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Undergraduate or postgraduate journalism degree (not essential), and/or vocational training
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Passion for international news and knowledge of current affairs
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Proven research experience
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Demonstrated news writing experience (e.g., links to news articles, blog posts)
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Collaborative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Organized, detail-oriented
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Ability to work quickly and to deadline, managing time and multiple priorities effectively
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Proactive, eager to learn and willing to support the news team with a variety of tasks
Next Steps…
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Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 21st June (you will not be able to apply after this date).
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Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 28th June
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Final stage: Interviews will take place in July & August.
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.
