Fall 2022 Hybrid Intern, CNN Political Unit

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 10 at 11:59 PM PST

The Job

As a Political Unit intern, students will have the opportunity to gain insight into the U.S. political system and CNN's editorial and production process as a part of the team that supports the entire network's political coverage.

The Daily

• Compile research for CNN's political unit around the 2022 midterm elections
• Gather information on election procedures from state and local officials
• Monitor live political events for news
• Work on live election night coverage
• Assist with other political coverage as needed

The Essentials

• Candidate seeking a career in journalism, writing, or research preferred
• Extensive understanding of and interest in political campaigns and U.S. politics a must
• Should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects
• Interns would need to be available during the week and select evenings for this internship
• If you are submitting a cover letter with your application, please combine the resume and cover letter into one PDF document

Internship Program

• Students must be currently enrolled in a college degree program for the full duration of the internship
• Fall 2022 program dates are October 3rd – December 9th; must be available for full program duration
• Part-time schedule (16-24 hours/week) required
• Company-issued computer or secured remote access provided for the duration of the internship program.
• Competitive salary; relocation is not provided
• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals
• Engaging events including executive speaker sessions, professional development workshops, and more

The Perks

• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

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