Machine Learning Intern (Jun 2024)

About CNN

Cable News Network (CNN), a Warner Bros Discovery company, is a global news powerhouse renowned for its pioneering 24/7 news coverage. With a legacy of impactful reporting and a commitment to delivering breaking news from around the world, CNN has become a trusted source for viewers seeking in-depth analysis and real-time updates on politics, culture, and major events, making it an influential force in the realm of journalism.

Your role

Your new role:

This internship will be located in the Atlanta area. The selected intern will be expected to join them in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in-office schedule.

Your role accountabilities:

• You'd be responsible for owning a CNN ML project and taking it to completion.
• You'd be responsible for presenting the findings to the wider organization.
• You'd be responsible for working with and learning from all the team members.
• You'd be responsible for attending and contributing to CNN ML meetings.

What to know before applying:

The duration of the summer program regardless of which start/end option is 11 weeks.

Program date options:

• Option 1: June 3rd - August 16th
• Option 2: June 10th - August 23rd
• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.   
• Their internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, they will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.   
• Interviewing will take place from March through mid-April. A WBD team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, they are unable to give individual status updates.

What you can expect to take away from the semester:

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had. 
• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes.
• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career.
• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

Training & development

CNN program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. When you join them, you’ll work with the industry’s best talent, gaining unparalleled experiences through mentorship, executive speaker sessions, networking events, and professional development seminars. They offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help prepare you for a successful future.  

Benefits

Here’s what they offer:

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field 
• Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans 
• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more  
• Access to top-level executives and employees through their Speaker Series and Roundtables 
• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network 
• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
• Hybrid work options

Career progression

Throughout the semester, anticipate discovering latent skills while cultivating professional growth. Gain exclusive insights into the entertainment industry's inner workings, forging connections that extend beyond your college years. You will have real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure.

Work-life balance

At CNN, they embrace a very simple philosophy that when you are successful in your personal life, you will naturally excel at work. Hence, they make every effort to make their employee's work-life satisfactory for them. They are proud to provide an array of benefits and programs that support its diverse employees in their personal lives.

Culture & vibe

CNN fosters a dynamic work culture that thrives on urgency and precision, mirroring the fast-paced world of breaking news. Its vibrant newsroom buzzes with collaboration, encouraging innovative storytelling and diverse perspectives, while a commitment to journalistic integrity sets the tone for a dedicated and passionate team. CNN's unique blend of energy and ethics makes it a global leader in news broadcasting.

About you

Qualifications/Experience:

• Enrolled in BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Available full-time with no course load for summer 2024.
• Experience Programming: python, go, scala, or similar.
• Experience Data Querying and Processing: SQL, Pandas, Spark or similar
• Academic understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms
• Completed academic Machine Learning or Deep Learning projects.
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) 
• Must be a rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student (18 years or older) 
• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) 
• 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 Bros. Discovery now or in the future to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.wbd.com/global/en/search-results
• careers.wbd.com/global/en/wbd-internships-early-careers
• youtube.com/@CNN