CNN
CNN News Show Team Internships: NYC - Summer 2026
Application Deadline: Feb. 22, 2026
About the Job
The CNN News Show Team Internship offers hands-on experience supporting live news production, research, and real-time storytelling alongside producers and journalists in New York City. Interns assist with breaking news coverage, fact-checking, editorial research, show preparation, and social media engagement while gaining exposure to the live control room and full production process. The program runs 11 weeks with start date options of June 1–August 14 or June 8–August 21, requiring 35–40 hours per week in person. This is a paid opportunity to build journalism, media, and storytelling skills while working in a fast-paced national news environment.
Salary: $19/hr