About the role#
The ABC News Early Morning team produces 1.5 hours of overnight news programming for World News Now and Good Morning America: First Look. As an intern, you will collaborate with producers, attend editorial meetings, and learn the daily operations of a live news broadcast. This is a full-time, on-site internship for the Winter 2027 term, running from January 2027 through early June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist producers with news gathering and production tasks for on-air segments.
- Support the delivery of show elements by distributing scripts and lineups.
- Help the production team with logistics for story pieces and conduct virtual or video interviews.
- Propose story ideas and segments for broadcasts.
- Write, produce, and edit segments for on-air presentation after completing training.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, with at least one class taken at the time of application.
- Junior or Senior standing is preferred.
- Coursework or a major in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or Film/Television.
- Previous academic or internship experience in journalism, television production, or script writing.
- Experience working in collaborative environments and researching information.
- Basic video editing skills, with Avid experience preferred.
- Ability to work an overnight shift from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- You must provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
- This role is paid at $23.00 per hour.
- You must have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
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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