News Associate: Rotational Journalism Program

Turner Services Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN News Associate program is a hands-on, 12-month rotational opportunity for early career journalists. Based in Atlanta, you’ll support CNN Worldwide and gain editorial and production skills across 3–4 rotational assignments with assignment desks, chasing stories and embedding with reporters.

Ideal candidates are graduating by Jan 2027, with newsroom internships welcome. The program offers networking, coaching, and a path to grow in a fast-paced newsroom, with office or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, political science, or related studies with on the job experience. Candidates must be graduated by January 2027 and within 2 years post graduation.
• An internship in a news environment or previous newsroom experience is preferred.
• Stellar communication skills and a strong curiosity for current events and industry trends is a must.
• Ability to successfully work under deadline pressure and in a team effectively in person or hybrid.
• Be agile, flexible, and able to work with multiple teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and a creative mindset.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, including Outlook.
• Bi-lingual skills are highly valued.
• Writing skills must meet a basic proficiency level.

Responsibilities

• Work with editorial leads on researching, logging, and writing stories.
• Monitor a variety of sources, including other networks, social media, and local news to assist in newsgathering efforts.
• Record video and upload images, document the who, why, what, and where for producers to access around the world.
• Research and fact check news scripts and digital stories.
• Assist producers and correspondents in story production in the bureau and the field.
• Identifying and pitching diverse voices in storytelling and in newsgathering.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Bi-lingual

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/English/political science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN News Associate program is a hands-on, 12-month rotational opportunity for early career journalists. Based in Atlanta, you’ll support CNN Worldwide and gain editorial and production skills across 3–4 rotational assignments with assignment desks, chasing stories and embedding with reporters.

Ideal candidates are graduating by Jan 2027, with newsroom internships welcome. The program offers networking, coaching, and a path to grow in a fast-paced newsroom, with office or