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Intern, Digital Video (Summer 2026)

CompanyWarner Bros. Discovery
LocationHong Kong
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will monitor the news, pitch story ideas, gather elements, and conduct research for original video content across all CNN digital platforms. Responsibilities will expand to include writing scripts, editing video in-house, and filming with reporters as familiarity with storytelling steps is gained.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
42572
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses. ****Please be aware of recruitment scams by individuals posing as employers and encouraging candidates to apply for, interview and/or accept nonexistent job opportunities as a means to solicit personal information or money. The online scammers have become much more sophisticated in their attempts to lure victims. Employment opportunities and job offers at Warner Bros. Discovery will always come from our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. WBD does not extend job offers via email or on any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @wbd.com. A valid link for employment with Warner Bros. Discovery can be found at https://careers.wbd.com/global/en. If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer and may be the victim of fraud or identity theft, you should report details to the police where you live. You can also report job scams to the FTC. Learn more at https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. *****
About the Role

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

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 storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s 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...

CNN’s Digital Video team creates original video content for all CNN platforms. We write, produce, shoot and edit, working collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news, trending topics, and important issues. From terrorist attacks to immigration to economic and climate crisis, we tell human-centered stories with the aim of informing, inspiring and engaging the largest global digital audience in news today.

The Intern, Digital Video will monitor the news of the day, pitch story ideas, gather elements, and do research. Once familiar with those essential steps in video storytelling, there will be opportunity to write scripts, edit video in-house, and film with reporters at the office.

The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who thrives under pressure and enjoys the challenge of short-form editing.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Researching stories for all digital platforms

  • Finding fresh angles on news stories

  • Monitoring breaking news, live events and search/social trends

  • Brainstorming and generating story ideas

  • Assisting shoots in-office/studio with reporters on breaking news and news enterprise stories   

Qualifications/Experience

  • Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Masters degree.

  • Strong passion in video journalism and and keen to develop strong editorial judgment skills in a fast-paced newsroom setting.

  • Candidates are required to commit for a minimum duration of 3 months, starting from May/June 2026.

  • Candidates must have the right of abode in Hong Kong or hold a valid student visa and No Objection Letter (NOL) from the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

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 employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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 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 accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

Key Skills
News MonitoringStory PitchingResearchScript WritingVideo EditingFilmingShort-Form EditingEditorial JudgmentCollaborationBreaking News CoverageSocial Trends Analysis
Categories
Creative & MediaTechnologyAdministrative