ABC News, THIS WEEK - DC Bureau Intern, Spring 2025

Job Posting Title:

ABC News, THIS WEEK - DC Bureau Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10096423

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” is ABC News flagship public affairs program featuring newsmaker interviews, political analysis, and debates on a wide range of issues!

Each week's show includes interviews with top newsmakers (including some of the nation's top political leaders) as well as a roundtable discussion, usually featuring journalists from ABC and other news organizations, of the week's happenings.

What You Will Do

As an intern with "This Week," you play a vital role within the editorial team! Your responsibilities may encompass:

• Generating and communicating ideas in editorial pitch meetings

• Conducting background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments

• Transcribing prerecorded interviews

• Assisting in the production of the live show on Sunday mornings, including guest greeting

• Publishing digital stories summarizing headline interviews post-show

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A genuine curiosity about politics and journalism

• A proven foundation of knowledge in politics and current events, both domestically and internationally

• Previous experience, whether academic or through internships, in broadcasting, reporting, or writing news content

• Discerning editorial judgment

• Proficient writing and editing skills

• Effective research abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Majors in Journalism or Political Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Showcased passion for journalism, whether in print, broadcast, or through academic coursework and past internships

• Academic or internship experience in editing for publications

• Shown curiosity about political discourse or political studies, supported by academic coursework or internship involvement

Education

• 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred  

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and have reliable transportation to/from work

• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025.

• Candidate must be available to work 32 hours/week (Thursday – Sunday) in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights

The pay rate for this role in Washington, DC is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

This Week

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-16