Newsroom Intern: Hands-On Broadcast Journalism Experience

The Walt Disney Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $19/hour

Benefits may be provided

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company invites applications for a Houston-based journalism internship with ABC13 (KTRK-TV). The program focuses on developing news judgment, writing, and newsroom operations beyond on-air duties, January 2027 to early June 2027.

Expect hands-on field work, editorial participation, and exposure to multiplatform distribution across TV and digital channels. Qualified students should have prior journalism experience, a strong handle on social media content, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism (print and/or broadcast) or internship in TV news.
• Familiarity with posting content on social media platforms.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, collaborative newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Work with reporters and photojournalists in the field for news gathering and live remotes.
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts.
• Observe producers and executive producers in their roles.
• Attend morning and afternoon editorial meetings.
• Assist in planning news stories and day-to-day desk operations.
• Gain exposure to distribution of news across TV and digital platforms.

Skills

Journalism experience

Social media posting

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Mass media coursework

Junior or Senior year preferred

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

The Walt Disney Company invites applications for a Houston-based journalism internship with ABC13 (KTRK-TV). The program focuses on developing news judgment, writing, and newsroom operations beyond on-air duties, January 2027 to early June 2027.

Expect hands-on field work, editorial participation, and exposure to multiplatform distribution across TV and digital channels. Qualified students should have prior journalism experience, a strong handle on social media content, and the ability to