CNNIC Content Sales & Strategic Partnerships Apprentice

Supports CNN's Content Sales & Strategic Partnerships team through market research, client support, sales administration, content scheduling, and business development activities.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our Department…

CNN International’s Content Sales & Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for the creation of content opportunities and management of ongoing business operations for CNN’s properties outside of the United States.  The team provides news and programming content and services to broadcasters, publishers and other operations across the globe.

This division is also responsible for the supervision and development of branded channels (e.g. CNN Portugal. CNN Greece, CNN Prima, CNN Turk, etc), partnerships with academic institutions and training opportunities.  All commercial activities for brands such as CNN International, CNN Academy and CNN Arabic are aligned within the division.

Your New Role...

• Research client and consumer needs and identify how our news products and services meet them

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and clients

• Identify new content sales and product opportunities

• Achieve company objectives through effective planning, analysing performance data and working towards sales goals

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Work closely with the EMEA team and assist by preparing market reports, presentations and performing administrative tasks required during the programming and sales process

• Monitor CNN International programming and update content presentations and schedules

• Gather market intelligence, prepare ongoing affiliate usage reports and create short briefs that will be shared with the wider team

• Assist all team members in daily tasks that will ensure smooth operation of team and company

• Work closely with various departments including CNN’s News Desk, Finance, Legal and other offices outside London (Atlanta, Doha, Hong Kong and others)

• Attend meetings with potential partners/clients and maintain good rapport with existing base of clients

• Inform clients of new CNN products and services

• Identify new business prospects

Qualifications & Experience...

• Our apprenticeship positions are designed to be an alternative to university education, therefore we are only seeking applications from people who have not already graduated from university with a degree.

• Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel

• Interest in current affairs and news programming, TV & digital media as well as market research and monitoring competition

• Excellent communication skills at all levels

• Self-motivated and capable of working with limited supervision

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and time efficiently

The Apprenticeship...

• Start Date: September / October 2026

• End Date: March 2028

• Salary: £24,630 p/a

• 25 days annual leave

• Qualification: Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

• You will gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects. 

• You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more. 

• You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise! 

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.