WABC-TV (ABC7) Technology Intern, Spring 2027
The Walt Disney Company
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Job summary
The Walt Disney Company is seeking a part-time Technology Intern for WABC-TV in New York, NY, for January 2027 through June 2027. This role involves supporting the technology team with software deployments, training material development, and troubleshooting broadcast-related issues.
You will collaborate with senior engineers and production teams, gain hands-on experience in broadcast IT and newsroom systems, and learn what it takes to operate a top U.S. broadcast station.
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience with video production through coursework, projects, or internships.
- Experience working within television, video, or digital content production environments.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior engineers and project managers with testing software deployments.
- Develop training materials and troubleshoot broadcast issues.
- Support equipment planning for studio builds and ensure timely delivery.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Job ID 10158808 Location New York, New York, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 05, 2026
WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC–owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States. WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement!
The WABC Technology team is responsible for designing and maintaining the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that enable WABC to create and deliver the news every single day. In this internship, you will be working with senior engineers and project managers helping to test new software deployments, develop training materials, and troubleshoot broadcast issues as they come up. Every day there will be a new opportunity to learn something new about what it takes to be the #1 broadcast station in the country!
This internship is a part-time (24 hours), six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from January 2027 - June 2027.
What You Will Do
As our intern, you will be rolling up your sleeves both metaphorically and literally to get to the bottom of all problems faced. On some days, you will spend time with our production teams to understand their workflows and then meet with engineers to propose and implement timesaving solutions. Then on the next day, you will work with a design engineer to put together an equipment list for a new studio build and ensure delivery will meet our needs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with video production through coursework, projects, or internships
- Experience working within television, video, or digital content production environments through coursework, campus media, projects, or internships
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Broadcast Production & Distribution Systems
- Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
- Previous work or internship in the field of television
Education
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
Eligibility Requirements & Program 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available from January 2027 through June 2027
- All candidates must be willing to work24 hours/weekduring a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the New York, New York area
About the Role & Program
WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC–owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States. WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement!
The WABC Technology team is responsible for designing and maintaining the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that enable WABC to create and deliver the news every single day. In this internship, you will be working with senior engineers and project managers helping to test new software deployments, develop training materials, and troubleshoot broadcast issues as they come up. Every day there will be a new opportunity to learn something new about what it takes to be the #1 broadcast station in the country!
This internship is a part-time (24 hours), six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from January 2027 - June 2027.
What You Will Do
As our intern, you will be rolling up your sleeves both metaphorically and literally to get to the bottom of all problems faced. On some days, you will spend time with our production teams to understand their workflows and then meet with engineers to propose and implement timesaving solutions. Then on the next day, you will work with a design engineer to put together an equipment list for a new studio build and ensure delivery will meet our needs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with video production through coursework, projects, or internships
- Experience working within television, video, or digital content production environments through coursework, campus media, projects, or internships
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Broadcast Production & Distribution Systems
- Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
- Previous work or internship in the field of television
Education
- Junior/Senior-level standing
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
Eligibility Requirements & Program 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
Additional Information
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available from January 2027 through June 2027
- All candidates must be willing to work24 hours/weekduring a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the New York, New York area
The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 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.
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WABC Television (New York), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
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