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KABC-TV (ABC7) Sports News Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sports & Fitness
    Media & Journalism
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have relevant experience, be enrolled in college, 18+, authorized to work, available 40 hours/week, provide housing in Glendale, and have reliable transportation.
  • You will assist with show preparation, conduct interviews, transcribe, research sports topics, and observe segment production both in-studio and on location at major sports venues.

Requirements

  • Experience (academic, employment, or extracurricular) within sports and/or sports journalism or media
  • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • 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 during a Monday through Sunday schedule (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 Glendale, California area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Attend production meetings and be involved in the preparation of daily sports shows, segments and special programming like “Slam Dunk” and “Sunday Night Sports”
  • Interview coaches, players, transcribe the interviews, and log and observe sports telecasts
  • Research and contribute to sports news topics (including online/social media news research)
  • Observe how sports segments are written, edited, and delivered on-air
  • Observe production in the newsroom, in-studio, and in the field at locations like Dodger Stadium and the Crypto.com Arena

FAQs

What are the dates for the internship?

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

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in California is $17.75 per hour.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Required qualifications include experience within sports and/or sports journalism or media, and experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Are there preferred qualifications for candidates?

Yes, preferred qualifications include previous coursework in producing, reporting, writing, or editing, as well as previous experience in journalism, news media production, and/or television news script writing.

What educational background is preferred for this internship?

Candidates should preferably be in their Junior or Senior year and working toward a degree in broadcast journalism, communications, television production, or a related field.

Is there an age requirement for applicants?

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

Do candidates need to provide their own housing?

Yes, candidates must be able to provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California area.

Will transportation be provided for the internship?

No, candidates must have reliable transportation to and from work.

What should be included in the application?

The application must include a resume and a cover letter that demonstrates knowledge and passion for Los Angeles area sports.

Are candidates required to be enrolled in college during the internship?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

Can the internship schedule include nights or weekends?

Yes, the internship schedule may include nights and/or weekends as determined by the supervisor.

Are current Disney interns eligible to apply for this position?

Yes, but current Disney interns may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

Is experience with Microsoft Teams preferred for applicants?

Yes, experience using Microsoft Teams is listed as a preferred qualification for this internship.

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