Spring Intern - ABC News Live

Job Description

ABC News Live is a free 24/7 streaming video news channel where viewers can watch live coverage as news breaks, along with news context and analysis as well as powerful stories you won't see anywhere else.

A 24/7 on-demand news and information destination, ABC News Live provides live breaking news and original reporting on topics relevant to our audiences, from politics, business, health to personal finance, entertainment, lifestyle and travel.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life…
ABC News Live interns perform a variety of duties. You will be assisting producers and staff with all aspects of production.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Booking, assisting with news breaking crashes, logging & transcribing
• Ordering photos, helping with graphics & assisting shoots
• Researching stories & additional support functions
• Light video editing
• Pitching stories

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role…
• Demonstrated ability to grasp concepts quickly, work collaboratively on a team and be efficient & reliable
• Initiative, curiosity and a solid work ethic
• Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism
• Experience with basic video editing
• You must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:
• Students who have worked with their college's journalism program
• Proficient in Avid

Additional Information:
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must be at least 18 years old
• At time of application, must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class – OR – be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last 6 months - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must provide able to work in the New York City office and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

Work Environment
• The approximate dates of this internship are January to May 2022
• Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week (M-F). Interns could work in the office several days a week and remotely the rest of the days.

About ABC News:

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ABC News.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5p9y7-18-118-200-197-42 in your application.