CNN Image+Sound Field Production Intern: DC - Fall 2026

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Application Deadline: On or before Fri day, August 21 st *

* Pro Tip: S ubmit your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*

CNN Field Production is responsible for capturing events, documenting news and telling the stories that illustrate CNN news events. This internship will be located in the DC area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office and in the field on a regular cadence.

• Assist CNN Photojournalists and Directors of Photography as they cover news events in and around Washington, DC on the front lines of history.

• Learn to record events and tell stories to the highest ethical, aesthetic, editorial and technical standards.

• Be able to function well in fast paced, high volume environment

• 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 in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.

• 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.

• 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 early August through mid
• September . 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.

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.

• 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

• 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 compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.

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