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ABC News Production & Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Logistics
    Media & Journalism
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, enrolled in college, familiar with production, experienced in multitasking, proficient in Excel/Google Docs, and able to work 40 hours/week in New York.
  • You will rotate departments, support story crafting, book crews, manage feeds, and track equipment to ensure smooth news production 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)
  • 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 dates for the ABC News Production & Operations Internship?

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through early January 2026.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

Interns must be fully available to work 40 hours per week, with hours and days determined by the supervisor, potentially including nights and/or weekends.

Is there a specific educational requirement for this internship?

Yes, candidates should be pursuing a degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field, and junior or senior year students are preferred.

Is prior experience in video or television production required?

While not required, previous experience (academic, extracurricular, or internship/professional) in video or television production is preferred.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include familiarity with television production, the ability to multi-task in a collaborative work environment, and experience with Excel and cloud productivity suites like Google Docs or Office 365.

Are there any age requirements for applicants?

Yes, applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Does the internship provide housing?

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

What is the pay rate for this internship?

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

What type of work authorization is required for this role?

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization.

Can current Disney Interns apply for this internship?

Current Disney Interns can apply; however, they may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

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