Summer / Fall Intern - Talent Strategy & Development

Job Description

About the Role & Program

The ABC News Talent Development team oversees the hiring and growth of both on-air and off-air talent! This includes the implementation of programs, fellowships, and initiatives aimed at enhancing and broadening our talent pools.

What You Will Do
• Assist with supporting various development programs, such as fellowships, mentorship initiatives, and virtual events/conference planning. Your role may include coordinating logistics, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring the smooth execution of these programs.
• Assist in leading social media accounts, crafting content, and encouraging engagement improves the organization's online presence.
• Provide research around talent &coordinate profiles and bios
• Data entry for new system for talent tracking / feedback
• Help with searches for freelancer producers/talent for long form unit and news division
• Access to talent staff meetings provides you with insights into the decision-making processes regarding talent engagement, reel screening, and other key aspects.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for news stories & talent development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong, thorough work ethic, self-motivation and positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience related to social media including Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube
• Familiarity with ABC News shows
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in MS Word, Access, Excel & PowerPoint

Education
• Currently enrolled or graduated within the past six months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must be able to work on-site in New York City and have reliable transportation to/from work
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could include nights and weekends

The pay rate for this internship in New York, NY is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television 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-rv821j-216-73-216-202-42 in your application.