CNN USA Fellowship

Masters Fellowship Program
New York, NY: Summer 2009

CNN USA Fellowship
Our Company: Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS, Inc.), a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry. TBS, Inc. also has interests in professional sports and real estate and employs more than 8,000 people worldwide. Philip I. Kent oversees TBS, Inc. as chairman and CEO. Many are familiar with TBS, Inc.'s groundbreaking network, CNN, one of the world's most respected and trusted sources for news and information. Since its launch more than 25 years ago, CNN's reach has extended to 15 cable and satellite television networks; two private, place-based networks; two radio networks; 12 Web sites; CNN Mobile; and CNN Newsource, the world's most extensively syndicated news service. TBS, Inc. is also home to familiar entertainment networks such as TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies as well as specialized networks such as and Boomerang. TBS, Inc. is also home to The Atlanta Braves, nascar.com and pga.com

Program Mission: The Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Fellowship Program seeks to attract the best and the brightest first-year Broadcasting/Journalism masters students. Diverse students are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to mentor students and give each individual exposure to real projects and corporate executives in key growth business divisions. As a result, it is our hope that students will return to TBS, Inc. in a full-time capacity following graduation.

Pay: Students will be paid a rate of $25.00/hour during the three month period of the summer.
Program Highlights: As a part of our program, students will participate in several speaker series and social events specially designed to provide networking opportunities with top executives and exposure to diverse departments throughout the company. Students will be challenged to think creatively and develop necessary skills to succeed in the news industry.

Fellowship Opportunity: CNN USA-New York
The student will have the opportunity to work as an Associate Producer for CNN USA-Anderson Cooper 360. Anderson Cooper 360 is an exciting and dynamic news environment. We cover (and uncover) important news stories around the country and around the world.
360 APs participate in the conception and execution of a live daily news program. They do extensive research, help book guests, screen tape, and assist in the shooting and editing of stories. 360 APs must have strong research skills, an ability to communicate clearly and concisely, a creative visual sense and a strong work ethic. They should be well informed and naturally curious.

The Masters Fellowship Program AP will get the chance to work on a variety of projects from quick turn breaking news stories to longer term, in depth reports. They will be mentored by some of the most talented producers and correspondents working at CNN today.

To Apply: Please forward your resume and cover letter to masters.program@turner.com by February 21st with the subject title “CNN AC360 Fellowship”.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer