Spring 2020 Intern – CNN Tonight with Don Lemon

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The Team

  • Every night at 10p CNN Tonight with Don Lemon brings you the stories everyone is talking about. Our show is highly-produced and fast-paced, bringing together sought-after guests with differing points of view for an energized, lively conversation every night. We cover a wide range of topics including mystery, terror, race, crime and pop culture. There is no topic that scares us!

The Job

  • Interns gain insight into the editorial process while interning at CNN NY
  • They strengthen their research skills while contributing to the show and participating in futures meetings
  • In production, interns learn how transcribe tape, use the various CNN databases, write for air, and work with producers from story inception to finished package
  • Often, interns book and greet show guests and assist in basic Administrative tasks
  • Intern’s schedules will vary and shift throughout their internship so they can participate in all aspects of the show

The Essentials

  • Candidates should be passionate about news, self-motivated, able to multitask, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in fast paced, high volume environment
  • Must be willing to work overnight

The Perks

  • An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are!
  • Networking opportunities to meet people that you’d like to know!
  • A speaker series that introduces you to cool executives and what they do for the best brands!
  • Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Spring 2020 program dates are January 13th through April 3rd. Interns are paid a competitive-wage based on location and relocation is not provided. Participation in the internship program is reserved for students who are currently enrolled or within 6 months post-graduation. Most positions are targeted to upperclassmen and graduate students.

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