CNN News Associate Program - Atlanta

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If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
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Your New Role…
The CNN News Associate program is designed as a hands-on rotational position to allow early career journalists to gain exposure and develop their journalistic skills.
Participants will be based in Atlanta for the 12 months of the program. You will be working with some of the best in the industry and will play a vital role supporting CNN Worldwide. This program will also provide access to networking and coaching with the best & brightest throughout the year. This a unique experience that will jump start your career in journalism. Ideal candidates will be those looking at careers in journalism such as producing, content creation, writing, reporting, or working on an assignment desk.
You will rotate in 3-4 rotational assignments across teams at CNN’s Atlanta Headquarters that are closely associated with daily newsgathering. You will have the amazing opportunity to build editorial and production skills working with CNN’s assignment desks, chasing stories, calling sources, recording and logging video. You assist with research for CNN Digital or embed with talented reporters and producers in the southeast bureau. CNN is an organization that is 24/7, candidates will work in the office or hybrid, and can work various schedules including overnights, weekends, and holidays.
This cohort will be starting in January 2027. Candidates will be expected to be in Atlanta and ready to start fulltime hours by then. Relocation stipends are not provided.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Work with editorial leads on researching, logging, and writing stories.
• Monitor a variety of sources, including other networks, social media, and local news to assist in newsgathering efforts.
• Record video and upload images, document the who, why, what, and where for producers to access around the world.
• Research and fact check news scripts and digital stories.
• Assist producers and correspondents in story production in the bureau and the field.
• Identifying and pitching diverse voices in storytelling and in newsgathering.
Qualifications & Experience…
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, political science, or related studies with on the job experience. Candidates must be graduated by January 2027 and within 2 years post graduation.
• An internship in a news environment or previous newsroom experience is preferred.
• Stellar communication skills and a strong curiosity for current events and industry trends is a must.
• Ability to successfully work under deadline pressure and in a team effectively in person or hybrid.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, newsgathering, and production environment
• Be agile, flexible, and able to work with multiple teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a creative mindset.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.
• Bi-lingual skills are highly valued.
• Writing skills must meet a basic proficiency level.
About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Some Important Details
We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
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