CNN Editing (Features) Intern - Abu Dhabi

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...

The world needs journalists—and CNN Abu Dhabi is seeking passionate storytellers to join our team. Our established Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a world-class newsroom in the UAE’s capital.

This is your chance to work alongside a world-class team, contributing to stories from across the region and gaining invaluable experience in content creation for broadcast, social, and digital platforms. You'll also have opportunities to head into the field, seeing firsthand how we capture and craft the stories that resonate globally.

Take the next step in your journey as a journalist with CNN Abu Dhabi.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• As an editing intern with our CNNi Productions Department, you’ll collaborate with our Camera and Editing team, which produces high-quality feature content for TV, digital, and social platforms.
• Your role will involve editing video assets, managing media content, and organizing our video asset library.
• You’ll also have the chance to support photojournalists on a range of projects, gaining hands-on experience in visual storytelling.

Qualifications & Experience...

• We’re looking for enthusiastic, creative, and detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• A passion for video editing, proficiency in Adobe Premiere, and a solid understanding of broadcast-standard camera equipment are key.
• If you’re a team player with a strong work ethic and a desire to tell impactful stories, we’d love to hear from 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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.