ABC News Digital Media Editorial Reporter Intern Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Walt Disney Company, ABC News Digital internship program in New York, seeks a self-starter interested in reporting and writing news articles on deadline. You'll work with the editorial team to produce fast, accurate digital stories and collaborate with cross-functional teams across photo, graphics, video, and platforms.

The ideal candidate has coursework or internships showing writing experience, a willingness to develop reporting skills, and can manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree.
• Willing to commit January–June 2027, 40 hours per week.
• Strong proofreading and reporting skills.
• Portfolio/reel link on résumé required for full consideration.

Responsabilités

• Support editorial tasks, reporting and writing articles for the website.
• Pitch and execute daily general assignment digital text stories.
• Collaborate with editorial leaders and cross-functional teams (photo, graphics, video, platform, social).
• Support production of digital stories, including templating notes and checking transcripts.

Connaissances

News writing

Deadline-driven writing

Story pitching

Formation

College student

Outils

Content Management Systems

Description du poste

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

ABC News Digital is the 24/7 platform for ABC News, reaching our audience with breaking news around the clock, as well as features and in-depth reporting. The award-winning editorial team at ABC News Digital works with the newsgathering division as well as other shows and platforms at America's most-trusted news source to deliver original reporting on the major stories of the day in a compelling format.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player with experience reporting and writing news articles on deadline, with a willingness to develop those skills further. The ideal candidate should know how to approach a story holistically - weaving together information from the field and their own reporting to create stories that are sharp, informative and highly visual.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.

What you will do:

On any given day you might:

• Support the editorial tasks of the team, including reporting and writing articles for the website and taking on tasks necessary for the operation of the team.
• Pitch and execute daily general assignment digital text stories, turning around stories with speed and accuracy.
• Collaborate with newsgathering and ABC News Digital editorial leaders, as well as cross-functional teams, including photo, graphics, video, platform, and social teams.
• Support the production of digital stories, including templating notes from reporting teams and checking transcripts against tape.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated news writing and reporting experience through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects.
• Ability to write accurate, well-organized copy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
• Experience researching, developing, and pitching news story ideas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with web publishing, SEO, or content management systems.
• Demonstrated AP writing and editing skills.

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 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 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/reel link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

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.

About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

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