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WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138414 Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Feb. 27, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily linear and streaming newscasts and has been in the number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago.
This internship is a part time (18 hours a week), six-month commitment in the Chicago, IL area from June 2026-January 2027. This internship will report to the Assistant News Director.
What You Will Do
ABC7 Chicago is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Chicago’s #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and reporting skills and is prepared to grow as a journalist by experiencing the daily opportunities and unpredictable nature of broadcast news.
On any given day you may do the following:
Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering, story completion, and live remotes
Observe anchors in the studio during live newscasts
Practice writing copy and editing video
Shadow linear producers, executive producers, digital producers, and special projects producers in their respective roles
Attend morning and/or afternoon editorial meetings
Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or script writing
Proficiency with social media
Ability to work in independent and collaborative environments
Education
Junior or senior year preferred
Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through January 2027
Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Chicago, IL area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
Materials Required:
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or additional information.
The pay rate for this role in Illinois is $18.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.