Intern, US News (Winter 2026)

This internship will support the US overnight team writers on the news desk, a team of writers, editors and producers that delivers breaking news across CNN's platforms, including news and feature articles on cnn.com, editorial for linear television, and digital videos. The role involves research, chasing reportable editorial and video, finding and conducting interviews, monitoring and pitching daily stories, and contributing writing. The news desk works closely with other teams to provide multiplatform coverage of US and international news priorities.

• Assist US overnight team writers with research.
• Chase reportable editorial and video.
• Find interviewees and conduct interviews.
• Monitor and pitch daily stories.
• Contribute writing.

• Currently pursuing an Undergraduate or Masters degree.
• Strong passion for journalism and keen to develop strong editorial judgment skills in a fast-paced newsroom setting.
• Fluency in English.
• 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.

• Other language abilities are a plus.
• Ideally able to commit to a full-time internship for 8 to 12 weeks.

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