CNN News Associate - Washington, DC

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

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.

Your New Role...

• 15 - month editorial training program in a D. C . CNN newsroom.

• Works with Newsroom management to support news coverage and show production.

• This program is paid, with eligibility for some benefits.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• D.C. News Associates will p rint scripts for anchors, operate the Teleprompter and greet guests.

• Work with live producers, show staffs and reporters on live shots, show production and coverage of live events.

• Work with digital teams on research ing and writing stories for ~~~.

• Monitor a variety of sources, including social media, wires and local news to assist in newsgathering efforts.

• Conduct research at the direction of producers and desk management, which may include identifying video or digital stories.

• Pitch stories for various CNN networks and platforms

• Full - time employment is not guaranteed at the end of the program.

Qualifications & Experience...

• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.

• At least one internship in a news environment and previous newsroom experience is preferred.

• Strong general news judgment and editorial skills.

• Strong writing skills

• Should have the ability to multi - task and make fast decisions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Candidate should be computer literate and have a working knowledge of socia l media.

• CNN newsrooms are staffed 24 hours a day. Candidates should be prepared to work onsite in D . C . for various shifts including overnights and weekends.

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 ~~~/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.

The Legal Bits...

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at ~~~.