ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Spring 2025

Job Posting Title:

ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10096361

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced newsroom? The ABC News NY Bureau is seeking an intern who will learn the ins and outs of what it takes to work in a breaking-news environment. An internship on the ABC News Assignment Desk is crafted to introduce and engage undergraduate students with a passion for broadcast journalism to the daily workings of a 24-hour global news organization. This position is perfect for those who enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere and have a desire to gain experience working in many different stages of production.

What You Will Do

• Offering assistance in production to the ABC News Assignment Desk, which includes tasks such as answering phones and coordinating travel arrangements

• Contributing story ideas, conducting research, participating in editorial calls, logging video feeds, and transcribing tapes

• Crafting stories or managing live streams for ABC News Digital platforms

Required Qualifications & Skills

• An avid newsreader with a genuine curiosity about current affairs

• Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills

• Proven 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing for either online or print publications

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 New York City 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 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could include nights and weekends

The pay rate for this role in New York, NY 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:

NewsOne

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-23