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ABC News Digital Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096362 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Sep. 26, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
Join the ABC News’ Digital team to help create content in both print and video! ABC News Digital crafts text and video content for the ABC News website around the clock. We are based at the ABC News headquarters in New York City.
What You Will Do
An internship on the editorial team at ABC News Digital functions on two levels:
Support the editorial tasks of the team, including reporting and writing articles for the website and tackling tasks vital for the operation of the team, such as helping with the production side of articles.
Receive thorough editorial training on reporting and writing to the high standards required by ABC News.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Pitching and completing daily general assignment stories
Turning around stories with speed and accuracy
Collaborating with newsgathering and ABC News Digital’s editorial seniors, as well as the various teams we work with, including for photos, graphics, videos, as well as our platforms and social teams.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Self-starter and have a collaborative spirit
Experience reporting and writing news articles on deadline
Willing to learn the various skills needed to craft both video and text content
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Adobe Premiere or Avid News Cutter is a plus but not required
Familiarity with AP Style
Education
Currently enrolled or graduated within the past six months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Must be able to work on-site in New York City and have reliable transportation to/from work
Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights
The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
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.