KGO-TV (ABC7) Assignment Desk News Intern, Spring 2027

Disney Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

Disney Entertainment is offering a News Internship at KGO-TV (ABC7) in San Francisco. The role supports the Assignment Desk by covering news, logging tapes, and researching topics for stories through January 2027 to early June 2027.

Participants must be enrolled in college, 18+, with unrestricted work authorization; the program requires a 20-hour weekly commitment, including some nights or weekends, and housing in SF may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism (print/broadcast) or internship; and/or TV news script writing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend production meetings, answer phones, and cover the news.
• View and log tapes and transcribe interviews.
• Research topics (online/social media) and assist in planning news stories.
• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.

Skills

Journalism experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

College student (jr/sr) preferred

Tools

Newsroom software

Social media for news

Job description

About the Role & Program

KGO-TV (ABC7) is an ABC-owned television station (OTV), located in San Francisco near the city’s iconic waterfront. The station is in one of the top ranked television markets in the country! You will have an opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station.

The internship program is designed to provide you with an educational experience that complements your academic studies. The Assignment Desk is the hub of the newsroom and offers an exciting look at how our team produces and builds a newscast every day!

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

What You Will Do

• Attend production meetings, answer phones, and help cover the news
• View and log tapes and transcribe interviews
• Research new topics (including online/social media news research) and assist in the planning of news stories
• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, producing, writing, editing, or related major/field
• Experience using social media for news gathering
• Familiarity with newsroom software

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be 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 20 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 San Francisco, California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in California 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.

Job ID: 10158968

Location: San Francisco,California

Job Posting Company: ABC Owned TV Stations

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.