News Associate Program - Jumpstart Your Journalism Career

The CNN News Associate program is a hands-on rotational position designed to give early career journalists exposure and help develop their journalistic skills. Participants will be based in Atlanta for 12 months, rotating through 3–4 assignments across CNN’s Atlanta Headquarters. You’ll build editorial and production skills, work with CNN’s assignment desks, chase stories, and collaborate with reporters and producers. This is a full-time, office or hybrid role with varied schedules.