WPVI- TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2027

Walt Disney; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

WPVI-TV, a Disney/ABC–owned station in Pennsylvania, seeks an intern for the Technology team to support broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems. You’ll work with Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists, and Project Managers to roll out new equipment and address issues daily, gaining hands-on experience at the top station in the country.

The role emphasizes learning about broadcast operations, 20 hours weekly, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic video production including installation of equipment.
• Understanding of television production workflows.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work.

Responsibilities

• Assist Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists & Project Managers in rolling out new Broadcast and IT equipment.
• Help tackle broadcast issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with the technology team to support WPVI’s news delivery and operations.

Skills

Video production basics

TV production workflows

Agile environment adaptation

Time and priority management

Education

Broadcast Journalism/Communications/Video Production

Junior or Senior year preferred

Tools

Broadcast systems

Job description

About the Role & Program:

WPVI-TV, a Disney/ABC–owned television station in Pennsylvania, is the most-watched television station in the Philadelphia Television market. WPVI’s evening news is one of the highest-watched evening broadcasts in the country!

What You Will Do:

The WPVI Technology team is responsible for crafting and maintaining the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that enable WPVI to create and deliver the news every day! As the intern, you will be working with Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists & Project Mangers helping to roll out new Broadcast and IT equipment, and tackle 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiar with basic video production including installation of equipment
• Understanding of television production workflows
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with broadcast production & distribution systems
• Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
• Previous work or internship in the field of television

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
• Fully available for the duration of the internship working 20 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area

The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania 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.