Spring Intern - World News Tonight Production

Job Description

About the Role & Program

World News Tonight with David Muir stands as the news division's premier broadcast! Offering unparalleled reporting, the program delivers up-to-the-minute information and analysis on significant events from both the nation and the world. Helmed by David Muir, the broadcast demonstrates the expertise of an award-winning team comprising correspondents, producers, and off-air reporters.

What You Will Do
• Supporting all aspects of productions
• Conducting video and editorial research
• Logging tape and sourcing and clearing video
• Pitching stories and booking interviews
• Your responsibilities will include: handling mail, distributing digital media, and providing additional support functions as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Curiosity about hard news- breaking, national and international news
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative and strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines when necessary
• Strong editorial skills
• Writing and experience
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous internship experience in a local or national newsroom
• Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)

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 be nights, weekends and possible overnights

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.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8kowq-3-142-124-237-42 in your application.