Newsroom Assignment Desk Intern – San Francisco

Disney; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

The Disney internship program at KGO-TV (ABC7) in San Francisco offers an educational experience designed to complement your studies. You will participate in the Assignment Desk hub of the newsroom, attending meetings, logging tapes, and assisting in planning stories.

Dates January 2027 through early June 2027. Approximately 20 hours per week at a pay rate of $23.00/hour. Housing in the SF area and reliable transportation are expected from you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Attend production meetings, answer phones, and help cover the news.
• View and log tapes and transcribe interviews.
• Research topics (including 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

Multitasking

Education

Broadcast Journalism/Communications degree

College student status (Junior/Senior year)

Tools

Social media for news gathering

Newsroom software

Job description

The Disney internship program at KGO-TV (ABC7) in San Francisco offers an educational experience designed to complement your studies. You will participate in the Assignment Desk hub of the newsroom, attending meetings, logging tapes, and assisting in planning stories.

Dates January 2027 through early June 2027. Approximately 20 hours per week at a pay rate of $23.00/hour. Housing in the SF area and reliable transportation are expected from you.