Summer / Fall Intern - TV Programming, Promotion & Publicity

Job Description

WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Summer-Fall 2025

About the Role & Program

ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts, and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986! The station's offices and studios are located in The Loop in downtown Chicago!

What You Will Do
Our Creative Services internship program is very hands-on. As our intern you will gain knowledge and real-world experience in production, post-production, promotion writing, and digital media marketing. You will also be helping the station's public relations, writing press releases, talent bios, creating internal newsletter and proof reading.

You will learn from both promotion producers and programming producers on how to create promos and content for special programs and ''Local-ish''. You will have the opportunity to pitch story ideas to the programming team and you will be responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion. You will get the chance to work on our weekly talk show, ''Windy City Weekend'', where you will help with social media and other production tasks involved with getting a weekly show on the air. As our intern you will gain exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Promotion, Production and Publicity. Video editing experience is essential.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Attention to detail, exacting standards, and outstanding organization skills
• Strong writing skills

Education
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through January 2026
• Availability to work part-time hours (approximately 20 hours per week) Monday - Friday for the duration of the internship.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Chicago, IL area
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, IL area

Requested Documents
• Candidate to provide a link to a portfolio of work samples on resume (if applicable, please include a password in the section indicated in the application)

Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

The pay rate for this role in Illinois is $18.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 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 WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

WLS Television, 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-r05xy1-18-118-160-215-42 in your application.