Warner Bros. Discovery

CNN London Sports Intern

Warner Bros. Discovery  •  London, GB (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role...

World Sport is CNN International’s flagship sports show that runs multiple times a day, seven days a week. Our show focuses on sports news, big-name interviews and exploring themes like racism, gender inequality and athlete activism as we seek to go beyond the headlines.

The key roles for our intern are to help identify and pitch interesting stories, book guests, help research for interviews and segments, and produce cross-platform content including writes and video edits for CNN.com.

The ideal candidate should have a broad knowledge in international sports news (including US-specific sports), an ability to deliver to deadlines, be a strong communicator and somebody who thrives collaborating in a team environment.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Flagging sports news stories and building out planning documents
  • Supporting reporters, writers and producers by researching for stories, interviews and live segments
  • Building graphics for air
  • Guest booking and pitching ideas
  • Supporting the London Producer / Network on London assignments
  • Sourcing images and footage for edits
  • Writing alerts for programming and digital
  • On occasion, writing stories for CNN.com

Qualifications & Experience...

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate journalism degree (not essential), vocational training and/or ability to illustrate a portfolio of work / content (eg: blogs, podcasts, YouTube Channel etc)
  • Working in team environments, ideally to strict deadlines
  • Ability to work quickly, managing time and multiple priorities effectively
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Adobe Premiere experience (preferable)

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!

Next Steps…

  • Stage 1: Submit your CV by Sunday 21st June (you will not be able to apply after this date).
  • Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written questionnaire in HireVue. The deadline for this is Sunday 28th June.
  • Final stage: Interviews will take place in July & August.

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.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Warner Bros. Discovery

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York City
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wbd.com
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