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CNN Weather/Climate Intern: ATL OR NYC - Spring 2025
Application Deadline: Sunday, October 20th
*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*
Your New Role
This internship will be located in the ATL or NYC area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule.
The CNN Weather and Climate department serves the weather, climate, and science needs for all the CNN platforms. The department provides on-air, digital, and written weather and science coverage for CNN, CNNI, CNN.com as well as affiliated networks.
Your Role Accountabilities
Students would work with both domestic and international weather and climate, as well as our digital platforms, and will have the opportunity to:
Participate in the production of on-air, digital, video and written weather and climate content for use across CNN’s various platforms
Research weather, climate and science related stories, and provide information to the CNN Weather and Climate department
Learn weather graphics software and build elements for on-air, digital, and video use
Participate in breaking weather and other related breaking news stories
Have the ability to record a demo reel
Qualifications & Experience
Students should be at least junior level majoring in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or science related journalism at an accredited University
Interested in pursuing a career in weather or climate communications
A self-starter that is engaged in the weather and climate media landscape
Strong communication skills (written, verbal and via video)
Ability to identify, research, and write/produce/report scientific news and weather or climate stories
Avid consumer of weather and news across the scope of the media landscape (reads weather and news articles, watches tv weather and broadcast news regularly, engages with weather and news stories on digital platforms such as social media)
Ability to break down complex scientific processes and relay them in a non-technical way through writing and reporting on camera
Minimum Requirements
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 Senior (18 years or older)
Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above cumulative GPA)
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.
The Nice to Haves
Links to published work whether a writing portfolio, online articles or demo reel that demonstrates writing or on camera ability. Please link your writing portfolio, work samples, or demo reel on your resume if applicable
Experience with weather graphic software within school courses or past internships
Some experience writing science-related articles in a non-academic setting strongly preferred
Previous internship experience within media, communications, tv, or weather/climate
Experience working at any media organizations, school newspaper, or campus tv station
What to know before applying:
Program dates:
Start Date: January 27th
End Date: April 18th
Interns will be expected to work 16-24 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 October through early December. 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.
About Our Internship Program
WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from the semester:
Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns
Championing Inclusion at WBD
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. If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.
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