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

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

KGO-TV (ABC7) in San Francisco is offering an internship that provides hands-on exposure to the Assignment Desk, helping cover the news, answer phones, and participate in daily production.

You will attend meetings, log tapes, transcribe interviews, and research topics for story planning, under supervision. Eligible students will gain valuable newsroom experience during January 2027 through early June 2027.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Journalism experience

Education

Junior or Senior year college

Tools

Newsroom software

Transcription tools

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 ofage
• 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 ofthis 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.