ABC Localish Production Intern Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Production Intern for ABC Localish in New York City. The six-month, full-time internship runs January 2027 through June 2027, supporting its content production processes and e-commerce initiatives.

You will brainstorm ideas, shoot and edit short-form video content, and help clear stories for distribution across digital and broadcast platforms, with opportunities to reach national audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience producing, shooting, and editing short-form video content through coursework, internships, or campus media.
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with the broader Adobe Suite.
• Exposure with Canon C300 and Sony FX camera systems through coursework, internships, or project work.
• Experience publishing content to social media platforms and reviewing content performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas and contribute to content concepts for local and national audiences.
• Shooting and editing video content to support creative and e-commerce initiatives.
• Clear digital stories for distribution across multiple digital and broadcast endpoints.

Skills

Video production

Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camera operation (Canon/Sony)

Social media publishing

Education

Senior year preferred

Tools

Canon C300

Sony FX

Job description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

ABC Localish is a media brand dedicated to celebrating cities and cultures across America. We create feel-good shows for ABC and Hulu streaming platforms, branded video content for our Disney partners including Hulu, FX, ESPN, National Geographic, and Disney Channel, as well as stories for our ABC TV stations.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from January 2027-June 2027.

What You Will Do

The ABC Localish Production Intern calls for a university-level talent who is interested in growing and applying their existing knowledge of content production to support our creative and e-commerce initiatives.

The individual will be involved in all parts of our content production process creating content aimed at uplifting our local communities. This candidate's day-to-day will include brainstorming ideas, shooting/editing content, and clearing digital stories for distribution across multiple digital and broadcast endpoints.

This person should aspire to find unique stories and content opportunities that can resonate with national audiences and should have strong written communication skills that speak to different communities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience producing, shooting, and editing short-form video content through coursework, internships, campus media
• Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and familiarity with the broader Adobe Suite
• Exposure with Cannon (c300) and Sony (FX) camera systems through coursework, internships or project work
• Experience publishing content to social media platforms and reviewing content performance metrics

Education:

• Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• 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

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available from January 2027 through June 2027
• Fully available from Monday through Friday, primarily, and occasionally nights and weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• 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 in the New York, New York area

Materials Required:

• A portfolio/reel review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or additional information.

The pay rate for this role in New York is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

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