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KGO-TV (ABC7) Assignment Desk News Intern, Summer/Fall 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10109543 Location San Francisco, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Mar. 31, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
KGO-TV (ABC7) is an ABC-owned television station (OTV), located in San Francisco near the city’s iconic waterfront. The station is in the #8 ranked television market in the country! You will have an opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station.
The internship program is designed to provide you with an educational experience that complements your academic studies. The Assignment Desk is the hub of the newsroom and offers an exciting look at how our team produces and builds a newscast every day!
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through early January 2026.
What You Will Do
Attend production meetings, answer phones, and help cover the news
View and log tapes and transcribe interviews
Research new topics (including online/social media news research) and assist in the planning of news stories
Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
Experience using Microsoft Office
High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, producing, writing, editing, or related major/field
Experience using social media for news gathering
Familiarity with newsroom software
Education
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 2025 through early January 2026
Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (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 San Francisco, California area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in California is $18.67 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 KGO Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
KGO 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.