KABC-TV (ABC7) Community Engagement & Content Creation Intern, Spring 2027

University of Houston; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment Television in Glendale, California is offering a Community Engagement & Development internship. You will explore content creation, production and operations at a major market station and contribute to multiplatform storytelling and station initiatives.

The approximate dates are January 2027 through early June 2027. You must be enrolled in college, at least 18, and able to work 40 hours per week, with housing and reliable transportation arranged as needed.

Qualifications

• Majored or took coursework in journalism, communications, community engagement, or related fields.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Office experience handling emails and calls.
• Experience using social media to engage audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce original digital, streaming and social content from concept to completion.
• Distribute content across abc7 platforms and apps.
• Engage community audiences on social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, Threads).
• Assist with internal communications, events, newsletters, signage, heritage month.
• Assist in the management of Street Team events across SoCal.
• Interact with viewers, community and partners in person and online.
• Connect with community nonprofits and communities served by ABC7.

Skills

Journalism coursework

Office software

Social media engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Journalism / Communications major

Tools

Edits

CapCut

Video editing

Microsoft Teams

Smartsheet

Airtable

Google Docs

Job description

About the Role & Program

KABC-TV (ABC7) is an ABC owned television station (OTV), located in Glendale, near downtown Los Angeles. The station is in the #2 ranked television market in the country. Weekly, our team at ABC7 produces over sixty-three hours of local news, public affairs, magazine programs and public service campaigns! You will have an opportunity to participate in developmental programming, contribute to daily operations of a major market television station, and learn about what we do.

We are looking for an intern to join our collaborative team. You will be provided a view of all aspects of content creation, production and operations of our Community Engagement & Development department at ABC7. This includes working individually or as part of a team on original multiplatform storytelling and supporting station-corporate initiatives and events originated by ABC7!

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

What You Will Do

• Produce original digital, streaming and social media content, from concept to completion.
• Distribute ABC7 Community content across abc7.com/community, our owned platforms and news app.
• Engage our ABC7 Community audience across our social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X and Threads.
• Assist with internal communications and events, including our station newsletter, digital informational signage, heritage month events, and other KABC functions.
• Assist in the management and operation of our ABC7 Street Team events across SoCal.
• Interact with ABC7 viewers, community and corporate partners in person and online.
• Connect with community-based non-profit organizations, and the communities that interact with and are supported by ABC7.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Major or previous coursework in journalism, communications, community engagement, corporate citizenship & social responsibility, event planning, urban development and/or social media/branding
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Previous experience working in an office setting, including answering emails and phone calls
• Experience using social media platforms to engage with an audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to ideate and execute production of vertical videos
• Familiarity with Edits, CapCut, and other vertical video tools
• Demonstrative video editing experience and/or ability to edit and write original storytelling for multiple platforms
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, Airtable, and/or Google Docs
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing

Education

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major
• Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027
• 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

The pay rate for this role in California is $18.47 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.

Job ID: 10158935

Location: Glendale,California

Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.