Intern, News Video (Summer 2025)

Position description

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, thecreators 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.

 

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

 

General Summary:

The video desk is composed of a team of writers and editors that are always on the lookout for newsmaking clips and compelling visual storytelling to feature on the cnn.com website, linear television, digital videos and more. We work closely with other teams to bring multiplatform coverage on both US and international news priorities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

The video desk intern will assist with sharing newsworthy footage across the network, monitoring video trends on social media, research, translation, finding interviewees and conducting interviews, monitoring and pitching daily stories, and contributing writing. The candidate should have strong English; other language abilities especially Chinese are a plus.

 

Experience required: 

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Masters degree.

• Strong passion in journalism and and keen to develop strong editorial judgment skills in a fast-paced newsroom setting.

• Candidates must have the right of abode in Hong Kong or hold a valid student visa and No Objection Letter (NOL) from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

• Candidates are required to commit for a minimum duration of 3 months, starting from May/June 2025.

 

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.

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