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ABC News DC Bureau Intern, Spring 2025

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ABC News

Sep 16

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Media & Journalism
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You must be a college student (junior/senior preferred), have newsroom experience, digital editing skills, strong service skills, and familiarity with politics, CMS, and social media.
  • You will assist with research, reporting, social content, and production tasks, attend events, log tape, and have opportunities to write articles and produce digital video shorts.

Requirements

  • Proven curiosity about journalism, reporting, and/or intern experience in a newsroom
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Basic digital editing skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong familiarity with social media news outlets
  • Prior experience generating story ideas and pitches
  • Familiarity with CMS (content management systems)
  • Knowledge/familiarity with major issues in politics and policy, justice, transportation and/or race and culture
  • 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
  • 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 30 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could include nights and weekends

Responsibilities

  • - Assisting in the daily editorial research, reporting and writing for all platforms with special emphasis on digital
  • - Supervising social content; locating and researching elements for broadcast pieces, placing reporting calls, and assisting our producers in the field at events/stakeouts
  • - Assisting with logging tape, and attending press conferences and hearings
  • - Helping with spot production – assisting on local shoots and in the edit room
  • - Opportunities exist for writing articles, and producing video shorts for dotcom/digital

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is approximately from January 2025 through June 2025.

How many hours per week will the intern be expected to work?

The intern must be available to work 30 hours per week during the internship.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the pay rate for this role in Washington, DC is $22.00 per hour.

What type of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will assist in daily editorial research, reporting, and writing, supervise social content, assist with logging tape, attend press conferences, help with production, and have opportunities for writing articles and producing video shorts.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include prior experience generating story ideas, familiarity with content management systems (CMS), and knowledge of major political and policy issues.

What educational background is preferred for applicants?

Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year majoring in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field are preferred.

Does the internship require physical presence in Washington, DC?

Yes, the intern must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and have reliable transportation to and from work.

Is there an opportunity for writing articles during the internship?

Yes, there are opportunities for interns to write articles and produce video shorts for digital platforms.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include proficiency with MS Office Suite, basic digital editing skills, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with social media news outlets.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ABC News is a major American news organization providing comprehensive coverage of national and international events. Their mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and relevant news to inform and engage the public. The company's purpose is to uphold the highest journalistic standards while offering insightful and reliable news reporting across various platforms, including television, digital media, and more.