Fall 2018 Intern - CNN The Row Location Atlanta, United States Job ID 164649BR Req ID: 164649 This is our story We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. See what its like to work at CNN! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. ------------ What does our department do? * The CNN News Group is the foremost newsgathering and information organization in the world. In addition to CNN, the news networks include CNN US, HLN, CNN International and CNN en Español. * The Row is the editorial quality-control nerve center for all CNN platforms, located in the main Atlanta newsroom. * Row editors sign off on TV and original online reporting, as well as other sensitive editorial matters. * The Row executive producers sign off on each TV package and original web offering. * Researchers on The Row fact-check each piece before it is cleared for edit. * The Row ensures that stories meet high standards of story-telling, clarity, accuracy, quality, fairness and balance, while avoiding libel, defamation and use infringement issues. * Researchers on The Row fact-check each script before it is cleared for edit. * The Row is a high-pressure environment, where attention to detail, and care is highly valued. * This highly sought-after internship is most valuable for its intense and up-close view of the day-to-dayeditorial process. If you want to learn how the sausage is made, this is the internship for you. * The Row is responsible for news group-wide script and story approval, including investigative scripts, documentaries and sensitive and controversial stories. What will you be doing? * Interns may have the opportunity to learn and observe a number of functions within the department, such as learning and training on how The Row contributes to research, while adding reporting and context to packages in production. * Fact check scripts, digital articles and long-form stories. * Review pieces for editorial accuracy, fairness and balance * Field editorial requests from CNN correspondents around the world by phone, email and in-person, and help track projects * Intern may have a chance to develop his/her own story ideas from research to production under the supervision of a producer. * Also, the intern may learn how to organize The Row script and tape archives What do we need from you? * Should be pursuing a career as a reporter, editor or producer. * Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong time management skills * The newsroom is an extremely fast-paced environment and information must be conveyed concisely and quickly. * Candidates should possess solid reporting and research skills (web, phone, etc.), and be enthusiastic about both. * Candidates should also be extremely well versed in current events, aware and interested in domestic and international news. * Curious self-starters have excelled in the past. * Exposure to social media is essential. What's so great about this internship? * An opportunity to work with a great team that is passionate about the same thing you are! * Networking opportunities to meet people that you'd like to know! * A speaker series that introduces you to cool executives and what they do for the best brands! Please Note: * Fall 2018 program dates are September 10th through December 7th.