Summer Intern - WABC-TV Programming

Job Description

WABC-TV (ABC7) Programming Intern, Summer 2023

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC – owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States. WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement.

A Day in the Life…

You will work directly with the Executive Producer and Senior Producer. You will be immersed in all aspects of production: assisting on field shoots, transcribing and logging taped interviews, researching/fact checking and gathering post-production elements such as graphics and music. You will also get the opportunity to interface with the Promotions, News and Art Departments. You will learn the process of how we get our programs on the air. You will also learn about FCC regulations, music rights and licensing.

At the end of this internship, you will have a good idea of where their area of interest truly lies, and will learn the skill sets necessary to make it in the television business.

What we are looking for…
• Proven skills utilizing Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power​Point)
• Familiar with basic video production
• Desire to be part of a fast-moving agile organization
• Attention to detail, exacting standards, and superior organization skills

Preferred Qualifications...
• Experience or familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro

Required Education:
• Junior/Senior-level standing

The pay rate for this internship in New York is $20.00 per hour.

Additional Information:
• 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​
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2023 – August 2023
• All candidates must be willing to work 16 hours/week
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• This internship is an on-site internship. Must be able to provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the program in the New York City area.

This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WABC Television (New York), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb2obe-3-15-17-60-42 in your application.