About the role#
KABC-TV (ABC7) is an ABC owned television station based in Glendale, California. As an intern in our Community Engagement & Development department, you will contribute to the daily operations of a major market television station. You will work individually and as part of a team to support original multiplatform storytelling and station initiatives. This is a full-time, paid internship running from January 2027 through early June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Produce original digital, streaming, and social media content from concept to completion.
- Distribute community content across our owned platforms, the news app, and our website.
- Engage with our audience on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads.
- Support internal communications, including the station newsletter, digital signage, and heritage month events.
- Help manage and operate ABC7 Street Team events throughout Southern California.
- Interact with viewers, corporate partners, and community-based non-profit organizations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class, or current participation in a Disney internship program.
- Coursework in journalism, communications, marketing, business administration, community engagement, or related fields.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Previous office experience, such as handling emails and phone calls.
- Familiarity with social media engagement and vertical video production tools like CapCut.
- Ability to edit and write original storytelling for multiple platforms.
- Experience with tools like Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Airtable, or Google Docs is helpful.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Glendale, California.
- You must be available to work 40 hours per week on a schedule that may include nights and weekends.
- You are responsible for providing your own housing and reliable transportation to the station.
- You must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship.
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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