About the role#
The ABC News Digital group manages the creation, distribution, and optimization of content across all platforms. As an SEO intern, you will assist in executing daily and long-term search strategies for ABC News brands. You will work across multiple teams to optimize digital and video content for discoverability, including on YouTube. This is a full-time, six-month commitment based in New York.
What you'll do#
- Support search strategy by optimizing videos, live streams, and digital articles for search engines and LLMs.
- Monitor real-time trends using tools like Google Trends and SEMrush to surface editorial opportunities.
- Provide actionable insights to teams across the news division.
- Optimize daily YouTube videos and live streams by drafting titles, descriptions, tags, and calls to action.
- Collaborate with editorial and video departments to apply best practices to headlines, metadata, and playlists.
- Compile daily and ad hoc search trend notes.
- Assist with SEO support for breaking news, evergreen content, and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree.
- Experience in journalism, news reporting, news production, or digital news content through coursework, internships, or campus media.
- Knowledge of SEO, YouTube, digital video, and audience growth.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and emerging AI discoverability strategies.
- Experience working with data, trends, and performance metrics.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to June 2027).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional nights and weekends.
- Pay: $23.00 per hour.
About The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company operates as a diversified international media and entertainment enterprise. Its business segments include Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. The company produces movies, television programs, and consumer products while managing theme parks and resorts. It maintains headquarters in Burbank, California, and employs over 193,000 people.
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