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ABC News Live (Evenings/Weekend) Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10138416 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Mar. 17, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
ABC News Live is a 24/7 streaming video news channel where viewers can watch live special events and breaking news coverage, along with context and analysis of the day's powerful stories you won’t see anywhere else!
A 24/7 on-demand news and information destination, ABC News Live provides live breaking news and original reporting on topics relevant to our audiences from politics, weather, business, health, personal finance, entertainment, culture, lifestyle and travel.
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through mid-December 2026. This intern will be on the Evenings/Weekend team and the hours will be a Sunday-Thursday schedule. Sunday, 9am-5pm ET and Mon-Thurs, 11am-7pm ET.
What You Will Do
Interns perform a variety of duties. You will be assisting producers and staff with all aspects of production.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Logging and transcribing during breaking news
- Assisting with graphics
- Researching and pitching stories
- Video editing
- Shadowing in control room
- Shadowing/assisting during filming
- Assisting with social media
- Running scripts
- Running teleprompter
- Assisting on segments
- Fact checking
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
- Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
- Familiar with and/or interest in journalism or news writing
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
- Experience video editing using AVID or similar editing software
- Experience using iNews, ENPS, and/or Dalet
Education
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
- 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- 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 mid-December 2026
- Fully available to work 40 hours per week. Hours will be a Sunday-Thursday schedule. Sunday, 9am-5pm ET and Mon-Thurs, 11am-7pm ET.
- 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.