DC News Production Intern: Politics & Live Show Prep

The Walt Disney Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney's This Week with George Stephanopoulos offers a full-time internship in the Washington, D.C. area for six months (Jan 2027–Jun 2027). Expect 40 hours weekly, Thursday–Sunday shifts with early Sunday start times as part of the on-site production team.

You will generate ideas in editorial meetings, conduct background research, and help transcribe interviews. Applicants should be current college students pursuing journalism or related fields.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines and attention to detail.
• Professional communication and collaboration in editorial or production settings.

Responsibilities

• Generate and communicate ideas in editorial pitch meetings.
• Conduct background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments.
• Transcribe prerecorded interviews.
• Assist in live show production on Sundays, including guest greeting.
• Publish digital stories summarizing headline interviews post-show.

Skills

Politics knowledge

Research & synthesis

Editing & writing

Project management

Professional communication

Education

Current college student (Junior/Senior)

Job description

Disney's This Week with George Stephanopoulos offers a full-time internship in the Washington, D.C. area for six months (Jan 2027–Jun 2027). Expect 40 hours weekly, Thursday–Sunday shifts with early Sunday start times as part of the on-site production team.

You will generate ideas in editorial meetings, conduct background research, and help transcribe interviews. Applicants should be current college students pursuing journalism or related fields.