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This job is with Warner Bros. Discovery, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, the stuff dreams are made of, were not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role... Working across editorial, consumer, and commercial campaigns, this role provides administrative and written support for CNNs busy London press office team and offers the opportunity to gain an insight into the workings of the worlds leading newsgathering organisation. Your Role Accountabilities... Support Press Officer on editorial side in day-to-day tasks, including promotion of key CNN interviews and breaking news reports to UK and regional press Support Press Officer on features/commercial side researching, drafting and distributing press materials on CNN International programming (particularly around CNNs Africa feature programmes) Distribution of PR materials to CNN PR in-house and agency teams worldwide Collaborate with in-house teams in Atlanta and Hong Kong to ensure continuous support for regional editorial and PR departments Pitching stories to media contacts mainly across the UK in mainstream and digital press Monitoring and compiling coverage Driving the creation and circulation of media cuttings reports and suggesting innovative ways the PR team can best display its successes, including presentations and coverage reports Preparing daily UK coverage summaries to be shared with key internal stakeholders Managing a contact/distribution database Preparing and maintaining up-to-date media lists Maintaining a filing system to store all EMEA clippings Qualifications & Experience... You must be a current University student in your 2nd year of study, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement and graduating no earlier than July 2028. Proven strong, accurate writing ability, with excellent grammar and punctuation Good copywriting skills and the ability to research and draft press releases Planning and organisational skills.The ability to plan ahead, anticipate deadlines, and manage a variety of projects at the same time A good eye for detail and appreciation for regional differences across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region Strong interest in current affairs and news an advantage Familiarity with CNN Internationals programming output and journalists IT knowledge across Microsoft Office packages Common sense and experience in issues management Ability to prioritise issues/demands and effectively handle enquiries when other team members are out of the office. Understanding of social media tools Experience of PR an advantage Good interpersonal skills with the ability and confidence to communicate with people at all levels Self-motivated with a proven ability to work as part of a small team Flexibility and stamina to work in a pressurised and changing environment Desire to learn and ask questions Ability to prioritise workload effectively The Internship Salary: 27,000p/a Contract Length: 12 months Start Date: 6th July 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! Next Steps Stage 1: Submit your CV ASAP (we will close the advert when we have enough applications). Stage 2: For eligible candidates, you will be invited to complete a written & vdieo questionnaire in HireVue. Stage 3: Interviews will take place in April. Due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback, but if you are unsuccessful we will aim to let you know within 6 weeks of the closing date. Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here . Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employmentlikely willtransition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,youllhave an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the worlds premier entertainment brands. Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.