Spring Intern - Investigative Unit

Job Description

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The Investigative Unit produces investigative pieces for all of ABC News' programming, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight with David Muir, Nightline and 20/20.

You will play a key role in supporting producers in every step of the production process.

A Day in the Life…
• Supporting producers and editors in the edit rooms for day-of-air pieces
• Providing tape research and transcription
• Assisting producers with research for investigative broadcast pieces
• Assisting PAs and APs in managing media and organizing broadcast projects

What we are looking for…(Basic Qualifications)
• Strong research and writing is a must
• Demonstrated interest in investigative journalism
• Demonstrated interest in TV journalism
• Experience in a breaking news environment
• Good knowledge of Windows/Outlook/Filing Systems
• Ability to transcribe quickly and accurately
• Willingness to work long hours
• Especially interested in graduate students with a strong interest in investigative reporting

(Preferred Qualifications)
• Broadcast news experience or an understanding of how TV production comes together
• Familiarity with AVID News Cutter or other editing programs
• Secondary language skills

Required Education:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college/university taking at least one class in the semester prior to participation in the internship program, or recently graduated within six months at time of application.

Preferred Education:
• Senior, recent graduate or graduate level student

Additional Details:
• This internship is a hybrid internship. The intern will work some days in the office and other days remotely, so it requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
• The approximate dates of this internship are January - May/June 2023
• Must be willing to live in the New York City area and provide own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Candidate must be available to work full-time hours (40 hours/week) for the duration of the internship

About ABC News:

The Disney General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d20b06-18-226-187-24-42 in your application.