ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Spring 2024

Disney

A Day in the Life…

• Providing production support to the ABC News Assignment Desk (answering phones, booking travel) 
• Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes 
• Writing stories or livestream for ABC News Digital platforms 

What we are looking for…

• An avid newsreader with a genuine interest in current affairs 
• Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills 
• Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production 
• Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or established online publication preferred 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work flexible schedules with availability on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news 
• Experience writing for either online or print publications 

Required Education:

• To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Additional Details:

• Must 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age​ and possess unrestricted work authorization 
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. ​
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must be able to work on-site in New York City and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 - June 2024. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights