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CNN Fact Check Internships: ATL - Summer 2026

CompanyWarner Bros. Discovery
LocationAtlanta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will fact check scripts, digital articles, and long-form stories, ensuring editorial accuracy, fairness, and balance. They will also field editorial requests from CNN correspondents and help track projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6503
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
WARNER BROS. is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. A WarnerMedia Company, the fully integrated, broad-based Studio is home to one of the most successful collections of brands in the world and stands at the forefront of every aspect of the entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution, animation, comic books, video games, product and brand licensing, and broadcasting. The company’s vast library, one of the most prestigious and valuable in the world, consists of more than 61,000 hours of programming, including nearly 6,500 feature films and 3,000 television programs comprised of tens of thousands of individual episodes. Warner Bros. has employees in over 30 countries. The company is headquartered at the Warner Bros. Studios lot, 142 acres in Burbank, California, which is considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world and is also home to 35 soundstages (including one of the world’s tallest stages, which has an in-ground tank capable of holding more than two million gallons of water). Warner Bros. Studio Facilities also manages the company’s studio in the U.K., Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, which is a 160-acre production facility that has been the production site of many highly acclaimed Warner Bros. movies including the eight Harry Potter films.
About the Role
<p style="text-align:left"><b><i><span>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Who We Are… </span></b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the <i>storytellers</i> bringing our characters to life, the<i> creators</i> bringing them to your living rooms and the <i>dreamers</i> creating what’s next…</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>CNN Fact Check Internships: ATL - Summer 2026</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><p><b><span>Application Deadline:</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Sunday</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>February 22</span></b><b><span>nd</span></b><b><span>*</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>*</span><span>Pro Tip:<span> </span></span><span>S</span><span>ubmit</span><span><span> </span></span><span>your application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant<span> </span></span><span>volume!*</span></b><span> </span></p></div></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Your New Role </span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Overview of the internships</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>We have multiple CNN FactCheck internship opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you will be<span> </span></span><span>considered for</span><span><span> </span></span><span>multiple<span> </span></span><span>internship opportunities within this</span><span><span> </span>general</span><span><span> </span>area.<span> </span></span><span>These internships will be located in the ATL area.</span><span><span> </span>The selected interns will be expected to join us in the office on a regular<span> </span></span><span>cadence</span><span><span> </span>based on the intern<span> </span></span><span>manager</span><span>’</span><span>s</span><span><span> </span>in office schedule.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Example internship opportunities<span> </span></span><span>could include</span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p>CNN en Espanol FactCheck Intern</p></li><li><p>CNN FactCheck Intern</p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Your Role Accountabilities</span></b><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><span><span>Duties could include:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Fact check scripts, digital articles, and long-form stories. </p></li><li><p>Review pieces for editorial accuracy, fairness, and balance. </p></li><li><p>Field editorial requests from CNN correspondents around the world by phone, email, and in-person, and help track projects. </p></li></ul><p></p></div><div><p><b><span>Qualifications & Experience</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Essentials needed for the positions that are similar across the above roles (these do not all have to apply to every single role) </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Interest in news and journalism</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail and accuracy</p></li><li><p>Candidates should be pursuing a career in journalism.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Solid reporting and research skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong time management skills.</p></li><li><p>Well versed in current events, aware and interested in domestic and international news.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be actively enrolled in a</span><span>n</span><span><span> </span>accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>) </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be a rising Junior or </span><span>Senior</span><span><span> </span>(18 years or older) </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA)</span><span><span> </span></span><span>A transcript</span><span><span> </span>will be<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner B</span></span><span><span>ros. Discovery now or in the future<span> </span></span><span>in order to</span><span><span> </span></span><span>retain</span><span><span> </span>their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What to know before applying:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The duration of the program is 11</span><span><span> </span>weeks </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span><span>Program dates:</span></span><span> </span></b></p></div><div><p><span><span>Option 1: June 1st  – August 14th  </span></span></p><p><span><span>Option 2: June 8th – August 21st  </span></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interns will be expected to work<span> </span></span><span>35-40</span><span><span> </span>hours per week in a<span> </span></span></span><b><span>hybrid capacity</span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Interviewing will take place from<span> </span></span><span>mid February</span><span> </span><span><span> </span>through<span> </span></span><span>early-</span><span>April</span><span>. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span> </span><span><span>On December 5, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.</span><span><span> </span>The transaction is expected to close after the separation of Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Networks division, Discovery Global, into a new<span> </span></span><span>publicly-traded</span><span><span> </span>company, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom </span></span><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wbd.com%2Fnews%2Fwarner-bros-discovery-announces-post-separation-company-names-and-leadership-appointments&data=05%7C02%7CJessica.Loftus%40wbd.com%7Cfb80e6d529694aecf09b08de5f804a51%7C0eb48825e8714459bc72d0ecd68f1f39%7C0%7C0%7C639053201763773855%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FYdLkE9V1V0HkYTxngzLDZuh5JyvGpysQaCzfdSFQxk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span><span>here</span></span></a><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span> <span>Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned spin-off of Discovery Global in 2026, your employment<span> </span></span><span>likely will</span><span> transition to Warner Bros. (or) transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><p><span><span>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<span> </span></span></span><a href="https://www.wbd.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-announces-post-separation-company-names-and-leadership-appointments" target="_blank"><u><span>here</span></u></a><span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment<span> </span></span><span>likely will</span><span><span> </span>transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,<span> </span></span><span>you’ll</span><span><span> </span>have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation<span> </span></span><span>at</span><span><span> </span>one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>About Our Internship Program</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>WBD's Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for<span> </span></span><span>paid,</span><span><span> </span>for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports,<span> </span></span><span>news</span><span><span> </span>and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Ready to learn more?<span> </span></span><span>Here’s</span><span><span> </span>what we offer:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>What you can expect to take away from the semester:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you<span> </span></span><span>didn’t</span><span><span> </span>know you had</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure</span></span><b><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><span>How We Get Things Done…</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>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 </span><a href="http://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span> 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.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Championing Inclusion at WBD</span></b></p>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, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our </span><a href="https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility" target="_blank">accessibility page</a><span> for instructions to submit your request.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>
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