About the role#
WTVD-TV is an ABC-owned station in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville market. This internship offers a look into how news stories move from an initial idea to final broadcast and digital publication. You will work alongside newsroom, production, digital, and engineering teams to learn the workflows and technical operations that support daily news delivery.
What you'll do#
- Gather content, research video, retrieve media, and prepare assets for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Use newsroom, production, and content management systems to support daily newsgathering and publishing.
- Manage and distribute media assets for on-air, digital, and archival use.
- Collaborate with teams during daily coverage, breaking news, live events, and special projects.
- Assist with equipment maintenance, system support, and technical workflows.
- Help troubleshoot, repair, and document critical systems used by the station.
What you'll need#
- Interest in local news, storytelling, video production, broadcast technology, or newsroom operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively, ask questions, take initiative, and respond to feedback.
- Basic familiarity with video editing, digital content tools, cameras, or production equipment.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, ideally as a Junior or Senior.
- Coursework in journalism, communications, media production, broadcast operations, engineering, or digital media.
- At least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization.
- Preferred: Experience with Adobe products and previous experience in journalism, television production, or broadcast technology environments.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, part-time role based in Durham, North Carolina.
- The internship runs from January 2027 through June 2027.
- You must be available to work 18 hours per week, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- You are responsible for providing your own housing and transportation in the Raleigh-Durham area.
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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