CNN Digital Growth Analytics Intern

CNN Digital Growth Analytics Intern: NYC - Summer 2025

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28th* 

*Pro Tip: Submityour application as soon as possible – applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!*

Your New Role

This internship will be located in the NYC area. The selected intern will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern manager’s in office schedule. The Intern, Growth Analytics will support CNN Digital’s registration/subscription initiatives. This role will be exposed to such initiatives by supporting data pipelines & reporting developing in SQL (Snowflake / Databricks), identifying product insights through adhoc analysis. This role is part of the Data, Analytics, Research & Testing (DART) team, but is cross-functional and will also partner with engineering and product.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Help structure the last mile of data transformations to enable the best possible reporting.

• Perform ad hoc analyses to unpack what’s driving the impact for new product features.

• Summarize your findings to influence senior collaborators at CNN.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Experience and working knowledge of SQL.

• Experience with data viz tools like Tableau, Domo, Looker, Power BI or similar

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver complex messages to diverse audiences.

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

• 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 or Senior Undergrad Student (18 years or older)

• Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.

• 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 in order toretain their authorization to work in the United States.Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program.

Nice-to-Haves

• Quantitative/STEM discipline preferred.

• Familiarity with / proficiency in a scripting language like Python/R.

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.

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 2nd – August 15thOption 2: June 9th – August 22nd

• Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity. 

• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided. 

• Interviewing will take place from February 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, we are unable to give individual status updates.

About Our Internship Program

WBD’s Internship Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future. 

Ready to learn more? Here’s what we 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 our Speaker Series and Roundtables

• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network

• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture 

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

In compliance with local law, we are disclosingthe compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $19 per hour USD for undergrad interns.