The NCTJ, CNN and Journalists’ Charity First Jobs Fund are partnering to offer a one-month training and development programme for applicants who completed their NCTJ training through the Journalism Diversity Fund.
Those taking part in the training programme will then go on to complete a six-month paid internship at CNN London from September 2026.
We are offering four places on the programme and are particularly looking for people with a passion for storytelling, fresh ideas, and creativity. We want people who have the willingness to take direction and the strength to be brave in being a voice in an active and fast-paced newsroom. And if you don’t have those skills, we want to help you build them.
Applicants do not need formal experience but should show evidence of any prior journalism-related content they have created.
The application window is open from 5 – 22 May 2026. If you are shortlisted you will be interviewed via Zoom in mid-June. To be considered for this programme you must not have more than two years’ experience working in journalism.
Selected candidates will receive a bursary to support the cost of living during the training period. They will also be able to apply to the First Jobs Fund for additional support if needed.
Find out more about each internship and apply below.
Global programming
The CNN programming and distribution team is responsible for editing the presentation of CNN’s content on its digital platforms (on desktop, mobile and the app). We decide which stories should lead platforms and how they should be communicated to audiences.
We work very closely with editors in the London bureau, to make sure we are across content that is coming from our reporters across the world and engaging with our audiences as effectively as possible.
Our intern will craft and test compelling homepage headlines and write engaging push alerts for our feature content as well as edit the CNN homepages on either desktop, mobile web, or the app.
Digital video
The digital video team is split into two groups, with one side focusing on content that reacts to the daily news agenda and the other on longer lead projects and series. This internship position will be spent with both units, creating an opportunity to learn a wide range of skills over the course of the programme.
The digital video intern will assist producers, editors and supervisors across the full gamut of video production, from research and pitching right through to post-production and all stages in between.
Style
CNN Style cover fashion, trends, art, film, design, beauty and more. We’re looking for a motivated individual with a broad interest across culture to help with research and editorial support, written, video and social storytelling.
You will learn what makes a CNN story, pitch ideas, write assignments, produce visual stories and get first-hand experience of working in a busy, global newsroom.
Business
The main role of the business intern is to help find and book guests for the business shows along with newsgathering, forward planning and research.
The successful candidates will be part of WBD’s Early Talent network of over 100 interns and apprentices across the company. They will have a support network of other students, graduates and apprentices and plenty of opportunities to socialise!
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