Newsgathering and Political Internships: DC - Fall [Remote]

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• CNN DC Desk Newsgathering Intern
• CNN Political Unit Intern

Your Role Accountabilities This politically-astute intern's duties could include:

• Research
• Fact-checking
• Tape logging
• Assistance with interviews
• Location stakeouts
• Other editorial/production activities
• Conduct background research on the 2026 elections and candidates and produce briefing materials for network use
• Monitor live political events (reputed company and potentially in-person) and write clean, accurate recap notes or stories
• Assist with political research requests from reporters and shows
• reputed company developments in voting and election rules
• Assist with other political coverage as needed

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• Candidate seeking a career in Broadcast Journalism, Media /Communications, W riting, or Research preferred​
• Strong reputed company events knowledge and interest in news and politic;
• Knowledge of CNN news platforms (network shows, website) is helpful;
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• Candidate must have experience with journalistic newswriting, either for broadcast or digital platforms
• Extensive understanding of and interest in political campaigns and U.S. politics a must
• Experience working with political data is a plus
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• Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior undergrad student (18 years or older)
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• The duration of the program is 10 weeks
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• Start Date: reputed company 12 th
• End Date: December 18 th
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