Internship – CNN News Desk, London
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.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with editors and reporters to monitor developing news stories
* Research and contribute to reporting as directed by editors
* Report, write and produce articles for cnn.com
* Contribute to CNN’s live story and newsletters
* Pitch news and feature stories
* Collaborate with news video, photo and design teams
Qualifications & Experience
* Undergraduate or postgraduate journalism degree (not essential), and/or vocational training
* Passion for international news and knowledge of current affairs
* Proven research experience
* Demonstrated news writing experience (e.g., links to news articles, blog posts)
* Collaborative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Organised, detail‑oriented
* Ability to work quickly and to deadline, managing time and multiple priorities effectively
* Proactive, eager to learn and willing to support the news team with a variety of tasks
Internship Details
Salary: £29,000p/a (pro rata) • Contract Length: 6 months • Start Date: 1st September 2026
You will gain hands‑on experience working on business‑critical projects. You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more. You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!
Work Arrangement
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.
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