Summer 2012 CNN Intern-CNNPolitics.com Job in Washington, District Of Columbia US
Summer 2012 CNN Intern-CNNPolitics.com
Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred: Candidate should be seeking a career in politics and/or journalism. Should be high energy, self-motivated, aggressive, able to multi-task, have a good attitude, technically solid, strong online skills and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick-turnaround projects. Interns would need to be available during the week for this internship. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Duties: As a CNNPolitics.com intern, students will have the opportunity to gain insight into the U.S. political system, digital journalism and CNN's editorial process. They will learn how to edit, curate and create content for CNN's political and election coverage on the web, mobile and other digital platforms, as well as; presidential, gubernatorial, senate, and congressional campaigns. They will be able to strengthen their research and newsgathering skills, work with and alongside of the DC-based CNN television shows, as well as learn the fast and agile world of digital journalism. Interns will write, edit, design and work inside the internal CNN content management system, communicate regularly with CNN Atlanta and occasionally go out on assignments around Washington, D.C. They will also scour other sites and digital platforms for political content and help put together the signature digital products of CNN's election coverage. CNN America Inc. is a division of the CNN News Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. This 24-hour news network is the world's most trusted name in news today. CNN provides its audience with in-depth, live coverage and analysis of breaking news events from around the world. CNN also offers a full range of programs covering the latest in business, weather, sports, entertainment, health and science news, as well as topical, in-depth interviews. Students @ Work Internships paid at minimum-wage and structured to last 10 to 12 weeks. Program dates are June 4th - August 10th. Course Credit is available. Resume and Cover Letter are required. Students should have a strong academic record (3.0 strongly preferred). Students must have completed their sophomore year in college prior to the start of the internship. In addition, students may not have graduated college or graduate school prior to the start of the internship (i.e. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DURING THE TIME OF THIS INTERNSHIP). Students seeking college credit are strongly encouraged to apply. Note to International Students: All international students will be required to provide documentation of proper visa paperwork prior to your arrival if accepted to the program. Due to the high volume of candidates for Turner's Internship Program, interested students are encouraged to apply for openings as soon as possible, as these positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Future semester Internship postings will be available after the current semester deadline. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.