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20/20 Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138128 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Mar. 23, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
20/20 serves as the premier news magazine program during prime time! The show delivers impactful investigative reports, interviews with prominent newsmakers, and engaging feature stories. Programming encompasses a weekly, 2-hour docu-style program that airs every Friday night, along with other longform news specials.
Are you interested in researching true crime stories or developing investigative documentaries? An internship with our team might be the opportunity you may be looking for to explore long form journalism and these types of stories.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through early January 2027.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support the team in various aspects from development to air. This could include tasks such as assisting during breaking news situations, logging and transcribing media and various week of air responsibilities.
- Participate in the preparation of filming interviews and b-roll for upcoming episodes – coordinating logistics and assisting the team on-site.
- Additionally, you will provide support during the editing stage – including archival research and organization.
- Assist in story development and research.
- Learn and use internal ABC technical media search and management systems.
- You will also contribute to the daily function of the office environment, including: handling mail, distributing digital media, and maintaining availability to the staff for their day-to-day production needs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
- Experience working in collaborative environments, as well as working independently and following through on projects
- Researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with past 20/20 content
- Previous experience (academic or internship) in long form journalism
- Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
- Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast) and/or long form journalism; and/or television, news and/or news media production or comparable professional experience
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)
Education
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field preferred
- Junior or Senior year preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through early January 2027
- Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 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 ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, 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.