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.

Accountabilities

• Daily pitching of guest names and perspectives to show programming teams
• Editorial input and decision making
• Scheduling and organizing technical logistics for both remote and in‑person interviews
• Researching the right voices for CNNi shows
• Conta...