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ABC News Production & Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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The Walt Disney Company

3d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Logistics
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You should have basic TV production knowledge, multi-tasking skills, experience with Excel/Google Docs, and be a Junior/Senior in a related major. Must be 18+, have work authorization, and provide housing.
  • You will rotate through departments, support story production, book crews, manage incoming feeds, and track equipment for smooth broadcasting operations.

Requirements

  • Familiarity and/or basic understanding of television production
  • Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving and collaborative work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
  • Experience with Excel and cloud productivity suites (Google Docs I Office 365)
  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • 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
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Rotate between different departments, including the Live Desk, the News Acquisition Center, the Logistics Desk, and Field Engineering. This provides you with a comprehensive view of the entire news production workflow.
  • Support producers and clients in crafting compelling stories. This involves helping to coordinate the necessary resources, equipment, and personnel for the production process.
  • Responsible for booking crews, handling incoming feeds, and tracking equipment. This ensures that the necessary personnel and tools are in place for successful broadcasts.
  • Prioritize and maintain information in critical systems used for transmission, crew coordination, and equipment tracking. This contributes to the smooth functioning of operations.

FAQs

What are the approximate dates for the internship?

The internship dates are from June 2025 through early January 2026.

Is this position offered in New York?

Yes, this internship is located in the New York, New York area.

What are the work hours for this internship?

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, which may include nights and/or weekends as determined by the supervisor.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.00 per hour.

What is the required educational background for candidates?

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field, preferably in their Junior or Senior year.

Are any specific skills or experience required for this role?

A basic understanding of television production and experience with multi-tasking, Excel, and cloud productivity suites (Google Docs or Office 365) are required.

What kind of tasks will interns be responsible for?

Interns will rotate between departments, support producers, book crews, handle incoming feeds, track equipment, and maintain information in critical systems.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

Yes, previous experience in video or television production, as well as computer networking and/or software coding experience, is preferred.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university, be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and may only work for one consecutive year as a Disney intern.

Will housing be provided during the internship?

No, interns are responsible for providing their own housing for the duration of the internship in the New York area.

How should interns get to and from work?

Interns must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Is prior internship experience necessary for this position?

While it is not required, previous academic, extracurricular, or professional experience in video or television production is preferred.

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