Turner Internship Programs
About Us
Turner is the home of some of the biggest brands in entertainment today. Our internships offer opportunities in journalism, communication, marketing, design, social media, digital, technology, production, and so much more. And the best thing is these internships are for big names in the business: CNN, HLN, TNT, TBS, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, and Bleacher Report. If you want to be in our business, this is where you want to be!
Our Internship Programs
We do internships a few different ways. Our programs are a partnership between department supervisors, human resources, and students. Having quality programs is a vital part to the future growth of our organization. It’s our introduction to the next generation of storymakers. There are a few ways to intern here:
The Turner Internship Program
Our “traditional” (or college-ish) program is designed to provide on-the-job experience for current students and recent graduates. We don’t want you making coffee runs for people – we want your help editing the next reel, drafting the next story, and creating the next “wow.”
Turner Internship Program Dates:
Summer 2019
Start Date: Jun. 3
End Date: Aug. 9
Jobs Posted: Dec. 2018
Application Deadline:
Feb. 8, 2019
Fall 2019
Start Date: Sep. 10
End Date: Dec. 7
Jobs Posted: Jun. 2019
Application Deadline:
Jul. 12, 2019
Spring 2020
Start Date: Jan. 21
End Date: Apr. 17
Jobs Posted: Oct. 2019
Application Deadline:
Nov. 1, 2019
NCAA Digital Post-Graduate Internship (Atlanta Only)
Turner Sports’ NCAA Digital group offers college graduates and post-graduate students an opportunity to learn on-the-job with an 11-month internship focused on digital media. NCAA Digital offers full-time internship positions annually in the following areas: editorial, marketing/PR, multimedia production, digital operations, business operations, and product management. Positions are located in Atlanta, go from August through the following July, and are benefits-eligible.
Turner Trainee Program (T3)
The T3 Program is designed for individuals who have a driving desire to succeed in the media industry. Trainees will be selected to receive a hands-on learning experience for 11 months in TBS, TNT, TCM, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, or CNN.com. Start dates are throughout the year and are benefits-eligible.
Turner Studios Apprentice Program
College graduates and post-graduate students can apply for this two-year program geared to grow emerging talent who have foundational knowledge into strong members of the media industry. The program provides an initial year of in-depth exposure and skills training and a second year of application to refine the craft. Start dates are throughout the year and are benefits eligible.
Diversity is not just a word.
We partner with wonderful organizations to introduce us to talented students. Working with organizations like the Emma Bowen Foundation, Posse, Prep for Prep, Executive Leadership Council, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, IRTS, and the T. Howard Foundation is essential to fuel our diversity. As a company, we want our employees to reflect the audiences we serve, but more than that we want our workplace to teem with ideas that come from different places and faces. It’s a business imperative.
To learn more about diversity and inclusion at Turner, visit turner.com/diversity.
Intern Leadership Opportunities
Turner interns are eligible to apply for a position on our Intern Leadership Council. On the council, you’ll work directly with our campus recruiting team to advise on the program and gain additional leadership exposure through event and program management.
Intern Stories
Lizzie Mizenko
School: University of Alabama
Department: Research Intern – Adult Swim
“Being a post-grad intern, I have had the opportunity to speak to various departments and networks throughout Turner. In addition, the experiences within a network, such as Adult Swim, has given me more knowledge with analytic tools used to track how well the shows are doing cross-platform.”
Bukky Babalola
School: Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department: Digital Mobile Programming Intern – CNN
“If you've never interned at Turner and you're passionate about broadcast or the media profession, you're missing out on a whole lot. The hands-on experience you'll get at Turner as an intern is hard to find anywhere else.”
Baylee Johnson
School: Florida State University
Department: Project Management Intern – Turner Brand Experience
“From this internship, I will take away a better understanding of how the industry works and communication skills that I can use in any other job in the future. Also, a new-found love for meditation, thanks to the classes that are offered.”
FAQs
All who wish to be considered for an open internship must apply online at www.turnerjobs.com. You will need to submit a current resume. If you have a website or link to relevant examples of your school work or previous work products, please provide a link to that on your resume.
We do! Please ensure that as an international student you have the proper work authorization for an internship prior to applying.
For our “traditional” college-ish internship program, you must be a current student or recent graduate (no more than 6 months) of an educational program. College/university students who are rising juniors and seniors are generally targeted by hiring managers due to their experience, but competitive freshman and sophomores are also considered.
For T3 Program, we consider those who are no more than two years post graduation. For our other post-graduate programs, please review the individual posting requirements.
“College-ish” is Turner’s way of recognizing that students come from a variety of different places in their education and life. It can be a two-year program, four-year program, or certification. We want to be as open to your potential as you are.
Please see the program dates above.
Yes. The rate of pay is determined by the city’s minimum wage or a minimum of $12 per hour. Certain internships may pay more based on experience requirements.
Internships are usually offered in Atlanta, Burbank, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington, D.C., and Seattle.
Relocation and/or housing assistance are not provided. However, we have partnered with National Corporate Housing to offer interns location-convenient housing options to consider. Click here for more information.
Parking and transportation are handled differently based on location. Free parking or assistance with public transportation may be offered. Please ask your recruiter.