ABC News & ABC News Studios, Race and Culture Unit Intern, Summer/Fall 2024

The Walt Disney Company

Feb 10, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Media & Journalism
New York

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge and interest in the topics of race and culture and current events
Deep passion and commitment to learning about news production and contributing to race and culture storytelling
Creative energy, enthusiasm, and strong work ethic
Ability to work efficiently in a team/group setting
Capability to perform effectively under demanding circumstances
Creative out-of-the box thinker
Social Media savvy
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
Familiarity with ABC News shows
Education:
To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
At least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
Not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
Able to work on-site in New York, NY and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
Program Length:
The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 – January 2025. Candidate must be available to work full-time hours during the week (30-40 hours/week)

Responsibilities

Supporting social media campaigns and creating content for various platforms. Composing written material for social media and collecting and vetting accompanying elements.
Assisting on research, development, pre-interviews, and production for longform programming.
Participating in daily and weekly editorial meetings providing you with insights into how longform shows are created and produced by a team.
Assisting with promotional and publicity efforts for primetime specials.
Assisting with special reporting initiatives in the race and culture space, including assisting on story development, reporting and producing with platforms across the news division.
Creating written content for digital platforms associated with ABC News. This could involve writing news articles, features, or other digital content for ABCNews.com and GoodMorningAmerica.com.

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