WABCTV ABC7 Digital Intern Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company's WABC-TV in New York invites undergraduates to join as a part-time news/media intern from January to June 2027. You'll be part of the newsroom, learning and contributing to daily storytelling.

You'll assist the digital team in producing stories, creating original videos, and engaging audiences on social networks, gaining hands-on experience in journalism and new media production.

Qualifications

• Be an undergraduate student in their junior or senior year.
• Experience with non-linear video editing and social media engagement.
• Interest in journalism, broadcasting, and digital storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Active participant in the newsroom, learning and contributing to storytelling.
• Assist in producing stories, creating original videos, and engaging audiences on social networks.

Skills

Video editing

Photography

Journalism experience

Education

Undergraduate student (Junior or Senior year)

Tools

Adobe Premiere

AVID

Final Cut Pro

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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.

ABC7NY.com and our related social platforms provide 24-hour news and information to the Tri-State audience and beyond. This internship might be for you if you love to create, learn, and collaborate. We are looking for an intern who is motivated, willing to take on new challenges and make the most of your time with us to truly make a difference.

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:

Interns will be active participants in the newsroom, learning and gaining valuable experience to help them build a solid foundation for their future career paths!

You will be part of a digital team assisting in producing stories, creating original videos, and engaging our audience on social networks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience with non-linear video editing software - Adobe Premiere, AVID, and/or Final Cut Pro
• Proficient with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or similar program
• Experience with photography and/or videography - DLSR or similar cameras
• Previous experience in journalism (print, digital, and/or broadcast) and/or in television, news and new media production

Education:

• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred

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 work 24 hours/week during 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

Materials Required:

• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or additional information.

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.