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ABC News DC Bureau Intern, Spring 2025
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096427 Location Washington, DC, United States Business ABC News Date posted Sep. 16, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Program
The ABC News Washington Bureau is dedicated to delivering comprehensive reporting and analysis of global affairs and national events, with a particular emphasis on politics across all ABC News programs and platforms. This internship encompasses both newsgathering and production, offering valuable insights into various teams, including:
Global Affairs
Pennsylvania Ave
Assignment Desk/Digital
Justice/ABC News Live
Interns will actively contribute to and support these teams, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic intersection of news coverage and production!
What You Will Do
Assisting in the daily editorial research, reporting and writing for all platforms with special emphasis on digital
Supervising social content; locating and researching elements for broadcast pieces, placing reporting calls, and assisting our producers in the field at events/stakeouts
Assisting with logging tape, and attending press conferences and hearings
Helping with spot production – assisting on local shoots and in the edit room
Opportunities exist for writing articles, and producing video shorts for dotcom/digital
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proven curiosity about journalism, reporting, and/or intern experience in a newsroom
Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Basic digital editing skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong familiarity with social media news outlets
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience generating story ideas and pitches
Familiarity with CMS (content management systems)
Knowledge/familiarity with major issues in politics and policy, justice, transportation and/or race and culture
Education
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
Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework 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
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC 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 30 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could include nights and weekends
The pay rate for this role in Washington, DC is $22.00 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 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.