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UK Internships

Our 12-month internships are available to recent graduates and university students who are looking to complete a year in industry/placement as part of their degree course.

During your year with us, you’ll take on meaningful responsibilities in an area of our business while working in a supportive and encouraging environment. You’ll also be enrolled in our training programme that provides you with essential skills and knowledge to help you be successful both in the placement and onwards in your career.
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CRITERIA
Undergraduate Placement Internships: 
  • You must be a current University student and in your 2nd year of university, looking to spend your 3rd year on placement (or if studying part-time, be scheduled to have completed at least 240 credits of study by the end of the current academic year, with at least 1 year left until you graduate)
  • No previous experience is required but we want to see your passion for the industry 
  • Available for 12 months, starting in July, and to work on a full-time basis 
Graduate Internships:
  • You must be a recent graduate (max. 3 years since graduating)
  • As with our Undergraduate opportunities, no previous experience is required but we want to see your passion for the industry
  • Available for 12 months, starting in July, and to work on a full-time basis 
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our internship and early career opportunities provide meaningful experiences for you to: 
  • Gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects. 
  • Network and build relationships with professionals, executives, and other students passionate about their field. 
  • Work with industry professionals to best position themselves for a full-time position upon graduation/completion of internship. 
  • Have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers series, special screenings and more. 
  • Give back to the community. 

PROGRAM TIME FRAMES

Undergraduate Program Overview featuring three interns smiling
Program Timeline: 12 Months starting in July

Application Timeline: Late October to Early January

Assessment Days: January to March

Hours per week: Full-Time, 37.5 hours
Graduate Program Overview featuring a group of interns at Spirit Day
Program Timeline: 12 Months starting in July

Application Timeline: Early February to Late March

Assessment Days: April to May

Hours per week: Full-Time, 37.5 hours 
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UK Internships
CNN London

CNN Worldwide, the world leader in news and information, is always looking for those who seek to inform, engage, and empower the world. Your diverse perspectives and talents can help shape CNN’s future. We offer several 6-month internships at our central London bureau.

Your primary responsibilities may include research, fact-checking, transcribing footage, assisting on shoots, contributing story and show ideas, attending planning and creative meetings, and sourcing images and footage. You’ll need a willingness to work hard and a commitment to the highest standards of journalism plus the skills listed below.
CRITERIA
In order to successfully apply, you should possess the following skills: 
  • Candidates should be detail-oriented. 
  • Have strong writing and research skills. 
  • The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Have the confidence to pitch story ideas and potential guests to show producers. 
  • Previous media training or study in the field is desirable but not essential.  
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our internship and early career opportunities provide meaningful experiences for you to: 
  • Take on real responsibility in a supporting and encouraging business environment. 
  • Gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects. 
  • Network and build relationships with professionals, executives, and other interns who are passionate about their field. 
  • Work with industry professionals to best position themselves for a full-time position upon completion. 
  • Have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers series, special screenings and more. 

PROGRAM TIME FRAMES

Spring Program Overview featuring Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley from We're Here
Program Timeline: 6-months starting in March 

Application Timeline: December/January with interviews carried out through February

Hours per week: Full-Time, 40 hours
Autumn Program Overview featuring Wirt and Greg from Over the Garden Wall walking in the forrest
Program Timeline: 6-months starting in September 

Application Timeline: June/July with interviews carried out through August

Hours per week: Full-Time, 40 hours
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UK Apprenticeships

​​​​​​If University isn’t quite your thing, but are looking for a qualification, our apprenticeships may be appealing to you. As an apprentice, you’ll work full-time at a competitive salary. In turn, we’ll pay for you to earn a professional qualification while giving you time off to attend college/training with your peers. Apprenticeships vary in length depending on the qualification you’re studying.
CRITERIA
  • You must be educated to A-Level (standard or equivalent) 
  • No previous experience is required but we want to see your passion for the industry 
  • Our Apprenticeships last between 18-24 months, depending on the qualification 
  • Full-time hours (with 20% dedicated to “off the job” learning)
BENEFITS & PERKS
Our apprenticeship opportunities provide meaningful experiences for you to: 
  • Take on real responsibility in a supporting and encouraging business environment. 
  • Gain a vocational qualification which will benefit you throughout your career. 
  • Gain hands-on experience working on business-critical projects. 
  • Network and build relationships with professionals, executives, and other apprentices & interns who are passionate about their field. 
  • Work with industry professionals to best position themselves for a full-time position upon completion. 
  • Have access to personal and professional development courses, executive speakers series, special screenings and more. 
  • Give back to the community. 

PROGRAM TIME FRAMES

Summer Program Overview featuring Usnavi and Vanessa from In the Heights dancing in the streetsSummer Program
Program Timeline: 18-24 months starting in July/August

Application Timeline: May with interviewing/assessment centres in June

Hours per week: Full-Time, 37.5 hours (with 20% committed to "off the job" learning)
Winter Program Overview featuring two members of The Knight's Watch from Game of Thrones overlooking a snowy forrest North of the Wall
Program Timeline: 18-24 months starting in January

Application Timeline: October/November with interviewing/assessment centres in December

Hours per week: Full-Time, 37.5 hours (with 20% committed to "off the job" learning)
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Other Programs
In Europe

We have many programmes across continental Europe, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and The Netherlands. That means whether you’re attending university in Paris or looking to complete a Werkstudent placement in Munich, there are fantastic opportunities for you to gain exceptional work experience while taking on meaningful responsibilities within a supportive and encouraging team.

These roles are hired at different times throughout the year — many of them don’t have a set date yet — so keep an eye on our open roles!
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CRITERIA
 Depending on the role and the country you’re applying to, you may need to be a current student on a recognised university/college course. Other programmes may require you to be a recent graduate. Generally, we’re looking for people who: 
  • Are hardworking and keen to learn 
  • Have a passion for the entertainment industry  
  • Enjoy working collaboratively, as part of a team ​​​​​​​

MEET YOUR RECRUITING TEAM

The Early Careers team looks after Internships and Entry-Level opportunities internationally. Our team members also actively participate in early careers recruiting events and partnerships, in order to develop and strengthen a pipeline of diverse talent. 
Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry
Manager, Early Careers International
Annie Oxlade
Annie Oxlade
Early Careers Advisor EMEA
Juan Mendizabal
Juan Mendizabal
Early Careers Advisor LATAM
Thibault Naman
Thibault Naman
Early Careers Advisor EMEA
Crystal Lee
Crystal Lee
Early Careers Advisor APAC

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