CBS Sports (Paramount) and the AAJA Sports Task Force are offering a joint summer 2025 internship for college sports journalism students.

The CBS Sports Race & Culture Unit works closely with the News department, supporting our game and studio production teams. During the summer, the group prepares information for the We Need To Talk studio shows, and NWSL, Golf, WNBA, and Big3 coverage.

Intern Responsibilities
  • Assisting the News team in creating news and storyline packets for the first month of the 2025 NFL and College Football season. (Approx. 50% of intern’s time)
  • Researching story ideas for the We Need To Talk summer studio show. (Approx. 25% of intern’s time)
  • Working with the Features unit on potential stories for the 2025 College football season. (Approx. 25% of intern’s time)
  • This is a hybrid position in New York City (M-F 9:30a-5:30p, Tuesday/Wednesday in the office at 555 W 57th Street)
Preferred Skills
  • Prefer an intern who is interested in TV production, as a producer, director, or on-air talent. Intern should be familiar with TV production. 
  • The ability to research using data to develop storylines. 
  • Proficient in use and style for social platforms X, IG, and TikTok is a plus.
Exciting perks tailored just for you!
  • Speaker series with industry experts
  • Unique networking opportunities & social events
  • Complimentary Paramount+ with Showtime subscription during your internship
  • Workshops on crafting your resume, nailing interviews and career strategy
  • 1:1 mentorship, volunteer opportunities, on-the-job learning and so much more!
  • Program is for rising juniors and seniors (Dec ’25-May ’27 grads). 
  • Must be able to work full-time (35-40 hrs/week) for 10 weeks in total.
  • Our 2025 start/end dates are: Monday, June 2nd- August 8th, 2025 and Monday, June 16th- August, 22nd, 2025.
  • Interns are paid $20/hr, and school credit is optional.
  • Students must have unrestricted work authorization.
  • Resume
  • Two References
  • Essay describing what makes the applicant the best fit for CBS Sports’ internship
  • Account created with AAJA Submittable to fill in all required application fields

THE COMPANY

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy’s Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. 

About THE AAJA SPORTS TASK FORCE

The AAJA Sports Task Force elevates the voices of Asian Americans in sports and encourages future Asian American sports journalists through mentorship and scholarship opportunities. At times, sports issues lead newscasts and make headlines across traditional news outlets. What is often lacking in this coverage, and sports journalism in general, is the perspective of Asian Americans. This AAJA Sports Task Force scholarship is one way to turn the tide.

Scholarship Recipients and Press By Year
Past ESPN/AAJA Sports Task Force Internship Recipients

2021

Paulina JengPaulina Jeng is an experienced video journalist and producer, skilled in both on- and off-camera video content creation as well as audio, digital, and print production. “Earning [the ESPN internship] through a special selection process initiated by the Asian American Journalism Association (AAJA), I had the unique opportunity to integrate myself as a segment producer on our daily Snapchat shows. Outside of my daily work on the Snapchat team, I also gained knowledge about other ESPN operations through rotations with the DTCI, Editing, and ESPN China teams.

2020

Jackson Safon is a student at the University of Southern California studying broadcast and digital journalism. “My internship at ESPN provided me a great opportunity to learn major parts of the television industry and I’m continuing to learn this semester with my internship at The Ringer. […] I received experience in my field of interest while also being able to pick the brains of established professionals across ESPN,” Jackson says. He currently works as a video intern for The Ringer and as a producer/editor for USC Annenberg Media.

Privacy Policy

Application information will only be used internally by AAJA to promote student opportunities and for program evaluation and planning. In the application form, please indicate whether you would like to be notified of further student opportunities from AAJA, including scholarships, grants and additional journalism training. AAJA will only share your application information with appropriate ESPN selection staff.

THE COMPANY

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses. 

THE COMPANY

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.