Your New Role…
The planning internship is right in the heart of the newsroom and central to CNN’s coverage of breaking news stories. The main role of the planning desk is to find and secure the most compelling, interesting, and relevant voices across the world to give insight into the top stories of the day. Guests can vary from eyewitnesses and experts in a specific field to politicians and world leaders.
From their first day in the role, our intern becomes a core member of our team and directly contributes to the fast‑paced guest booking across CNNi shows including Connect the World with Becky Anderson, Isa Soares Tonight, and What We Know with Max Foster. The planning internship is equal parts editorial research and logistics organisation.
Your Role Accountabilities…
- Daily pitching of guest names and perspectives to show programming teams
- Editorial input and decision making
- Scheduling and organising technical logistics for both remote and in‑person interviews
- Researching the right voices for CNNi shows
- Contacting and pre‑interviewing guests
- Briefing show teams and contributing to daily editorial meetings
Qualifications & Experience…
- An interest in exploring a career in journalism, with some training and/or ability to illustrate a portfolio of work / content (eg: blogs, podcasts, YouTube Channel, etc.)
- Working in fast‑paced, team environments, ideally to strict deadlines
- Ability to work quickly, managing time and multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Have a passion for international news
- Be proactive and ready to throw themselves in to any task
The Internship…
- Salary: £29 ,000 p/a (pro rata)
- Contract Length: 6 months
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- You will gain hands‑on experience working on business‑critical projects.
- You will have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers’ series, special screenings and more.
- You will be part of our Early Talent network of over 100 interns & apprentices, meaning you will have an important support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!
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