Internship Audio Description Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Application Deadline:Friday,August 21st*

*Pro Tip:Submityour application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicantvolume!*

Your New Role

Overview of the internships

We have multiple Video and Audio Editing internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will beconsidered formultiple internship opportunities within this general area.These internships willbe located inthe NYC area.The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regularcadencebased on the internmanager'sin office schedule.

Example internship opportunities could include:

Your Role Accountabilities

Duties could include:

• The intern will take direction from the audio unit's Producers and Senior Producers to shadow and develop and produce podcast episodes.

• Work closely with producers and hosts to develop ideas for episodes, including topics and guests.

• Edit podcast episodes and news briefs in Descript.

• Collaborate with hosts and producers on episode outlines and draft scripts.

• Fact-check scripts and ensure all episodes meet the content, quality, journalistic and legal standards of CNN.

• Support social promotion, including by identifying memorable audio bites and drafting social media language for episodes you produce.

• Pitch ideas for future episodes and shows.

• News production editing

• Complex and creative graphic creation

• Stylized program elements (show opens, elements and teases)

• Documentary and other long form editing

• Partner collaboration on scripting, story development, producing and fact-checking

• Producing and creating visual elements (video and graphical)

• Distinctive storytelling

• Metadata requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role)

• Strong passion for journalism and current events with a keen interest in news production and reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure, collaborative environment.

• Proficiency in conducting online research and using news-related software/tools.

• Availability to work flexible hours in-person to accommodate the show's production schedule.

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior(18 years or older)

• Must be actively enrolled in anaccredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollmentrequired)

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)A transcriptwill berequiredto 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 futurein order toretaintheir 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.

What To Know Before Applying:

• The duration of the program is 10 weeks

• Program dates:

Start Date: October 12th

End Date: December 18th

• Interns will be expected to work 16-24 hours per week in ahybrid capacity.

• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is notrequired; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.

• Interviewing will take place fromearlyAugustthroughmid-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.

About Our Internship Program

WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country's boldest and brightest students forpaid,for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports,newsand media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.

Ready to learn more?Here'swhat we offer:

• 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 muchmore

• 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

• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills youdidn'tknow youhad

• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind thescenes

• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiatecareer

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your nextadventure

In compliance with local law, we aredisclosingcompensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD forundergradinterns, $25 per hour USD for graduate level interns.