CNN Newsgathering and Political Internships: DC - Summer

Position: CNN News gathering and Political Internships: DC - Summer 2026
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** CNN News gathering and Politics Internships: DC - Summer 2026*
* ** Final date to receive applications:
Sunday ,  March 8th**
* *** Pro Tip:
S ubmit   your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant   volume!**
* ** Your New Role*
* Overview of the internships

We have multiple  
** CNN News gathering and Political
** internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be   considered for   multiple internship opportunities within this general area.
These internships will   be located in   the DC area.
The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular   cadence   based on the intern   manager's   in office schedule.

Example internship opportunities could include:

+ CNN DC Desk News gathering Intern

+ CNN Political Unit Intern

** Your Role Accountabilities*
* This politically-astute intern's duties could include:

+ Research

+ Fact-checking

+ Tape logging

+ Assistance with interviews

+ Location stakeouts

+ Other editorial/production activities

+ Conduct background research on the 2026 elections and candidates and produce briefing materials for network use

+ Monitor live political events (virtually and potentially in-person) and write clean, accurate recap notes or stories

+ Assist with political research requests from reporters and shows

+ Track developments in voting and election rules

+ Assist with other political coverage as needed

** Qualifications & Experience*
* Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)

+ Candidate seeking a career in Broadcast Journalism, Media /Communications, W riting, or Research preferred​

+  Strong current events knowledge and interest in news and politic;

+  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

+ Candidate must have experience with journalistic news writing, either for broadcast or digital platforms

+ Extensive understanding of and interest in political campaigns and U.S. politics a must

+ Experience working with political data is a plus

+  Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment   required )

+  Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)

+  Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)   A transcript   will be   required   to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.

+  Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future   in order to   retain   their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc.,

will not be eligible for the internship program.

** What To Know Before Applying:*
* +  The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end   option   is   11 weeks .

+  Program date options:

Option 1:
June   1 st     -   August 1 4 th

Option 2:
June   8 th   - August 2 1 st

+  Interns will be expected to work   35-40   hours per week in a     
** hybrid capacity*
* +  Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not   required ; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.

+  Interviewing will take place from   mid February     through   early
- April . A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.

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