Urgently Hiring: CNN FactCheck Internships: ATL - Summer 2025 - News Verification and Research Opportunities with Warner Bros. Discovery

Join the Storytelling Revolution at Warner Bros. Discovery

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery, where the world's most iconic stories come to life. As a global leader in entertainment, sports, and news, we're on a mission to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. Behind our vast portfolio of beloved brands and content lies a team of passionate storytellers, creators, and dreamers who bring characters to life and shape the future of media.

We're excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for students to join our CNN FactCheck team in Atlanta, Georgia, as interns for the summer of 2025. As a CNN FactCheck intern, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, fairness, and balance of our news stories, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About the Internship

Our CNN FactCheck internship is an 11-week paid program designed to provide students with hands-on experience in news verification, research, and fact-checking. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from script and story approval to investigative research and digital content verification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fact-check scripts, digital articles, and long-form stories for accuracy, fairness, and balance
• Review pieces for editorial accuracy, fairness, and balance
• Field editorial requests from CNN correspondents around the world by phone, email, and in-person
• Help track projects and collaborate with team members to ensure seamless workflow
• Develop research skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced news environment

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should:

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)
• Be a rising Junior or Senior Undergrad Student (18 years or older)
• Have a strong interest in news and current events
• Possess excellent research and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) - a transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended
• Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery

What We Offer

As a Warner Bros. Discovery intern, you'll enjoy a comprehensive program designed to nurture your professional and personal growth. Here are just a few benefits you can expect:

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
• Mentorship from experienced entertainment veterans
• Engaging events, including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, and intern-exclusive events
• 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
• A competitive hourly wage and opportunities for academic credit

Program Details

Here are the details you need to know about our CNN FactCheck internship program:

• Duration: 11 weeks
• Program dates:
  • Option 1: June 2nd - August 15th
  • Option 2: June 9th - August 22nd
• Work schedule: 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity
• Location: Atlanta, GA (with regular in-office attendance required)

How We Get Things Done

At Warner Bros. Discovery, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. We champion inclusion, diversity, and equality, and we're committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic student looking for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in news verification and research, we encourage you to apply for our CNN FactCheck internship program. Don't miss this chance to join our team and take the first step towards a successful career in the media industry.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th*

*Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!

We Encourage You to Apply!

Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.

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