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CNN Newsgathering and Political Internships: DC - Fall 2026
DC Washington 820 1st Street NE · Intern · Internship
Work authorization required$16k-$24kDetected 5 hours ago
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About the role
- Assist with other political coverage as needed
Responsibilities
- Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
- Credit is not required
- Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful;
- Candidate must have experience with journalistic newswriting, either for broadcast or digital platforms
- 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 rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)
- 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.
Nice to have
- CNN DC Desk Newsgathering Intern
- CNN Political Unit Intern
- Assistance with interviews
- Other editorial/production activities
- Conduct background research on the 2026 elections and candidates and produce briefing materials for network use
- Monitor live political events (virtually and potentially in-person) and write clean, accurate recap notes or stories
- Assist with political research requests from reporters and shows
- Track developments in voting and election rules
Skills
- Welcome to Warner Bros.
- Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Compensation
- $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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.
- 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.
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