CNN DC News Associate – Rotational Program
Company Overview
Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We’re home to the world’s best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.
The Job
- 15-month editorial training program in a D.C. CNN newsroom.
- Works with Newsroom management to support news coverage and show production.
- D.C. News Associates will print scripts for anchors, operate the Teleprompter and greet guests.
- Work with live producers, show staffs and reporters on live shots, show production, and coverage of live events.
- Work with digital teams on researching and writing stories for CNN.com.
- Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news to assist in newsgathering efforts.
- Conduct research at the direction of producers and desk management, which may include identifying video or digital stories.
- Pitch stories for various CNN networks and platforms.
- This program is paid, with eligibility for some benefits.
- Full-time employment is not guaranteed at the end of the program.
The Essentials
- A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
- At least one internship in a news environment and previous newsroom experience is preferred.
- Strong general news judgment and editorial skills.
- Strong writing skills
- Should have the ability to multi-task and make fast decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Candidate should be computer literate and have a working knowledge of social media.
- CNN newsrooms are staffed 24 hours a day. Candidates should be prepared to work onsite in D.C. for various shifts including overnights and weekends.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.