News Desk Reporting Intern

Supports CNN's London news desk by researching breaking news, writing articles, contributing to live coverage, pitching story ideas, and assisting with multimedia journalism.

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Your New Role...

CNN’s award-winning news desk in London is looking for an intern who wants to pursue a career in international and breaking news. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in reporting, writing and multimedia storytelling, with an ability to spot stories that will resonate with CNN’s audience across platforms – from TV to digital.

Proficiency in another language is desirable, but not essential. A degree is not a must-have, but a passion for journalism is.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Work closely with editors and reporters to monitor developing news stories

• Research and contribute to reporting as directed by editors

• Report, write and produce articles for cnn.com

• Contribute to CNN’s live story and newsletters

• Pitch news and feature stories

• Collaborate with news video, photo and design teams

Qualifications & Experience...

• Undergraduate or postgraduate journalism degree (not essential), and/or vocational training

• Passion for international news and knowledge of current affairs

• Proven research experience

• Demonstrated news writing experience (e.g., links to news articles, blog posts)

• Collaborative, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Organized, detail-oriented

• Ability to work quickly and to deadline, managing time and multiple priorities effectively

• Proactive, eager to learn and willing to support the news team with a variety of tasks

The Internship...

• Salary: £29,000 p/a (pro rata)

• Contract Length: 6 months   

• Start Date: 1st September 2026

• 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.