Spring Intern - WPVI-TV Technology

Job Description

WPVI-TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2024

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

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!

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! You as the intern, will be working with senior engineers and project managers helping to test new software deployments, develop training materials, 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.

A Day in the Life…

Every single day you will be rolling up your sleeves metaphorically and truly to get to the bottom of all problems we face. On some days you will spend time with our production teams to understand their workflows and then meet with engineers to propose and implement timesaving solutions. Then on the next day, you will work with a design engineer to put together an equipment list for a new studio build and ensure delivery will meet our needs.

What we are looking for…
• Familiar with basic video production including installation of equipment
• Understanding of Television Production Workflows
• Desire to be part of a fast-paced agile organization
• Attention to detail, exacting standards, and outstanding organizational skills
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major

It would be nice if you also had…
• Familiarity with Broadcast Production & Distribution Systems
• Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
• Previous work or intern experience in the field of television

Required Education:
• Junior/Senior-level standing.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship

Additional Details:
• Must be at least 18 years of age​.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. ​
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• This internship is an on-site position in Philadelphia, PA.
• Must be able to provide own housing and reliable transportation for work in the Philadelphia, PA. area.
• Program length -- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 through June 2024.
• All candidates must be willing to work 20 hours per week. 
• Work hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays .

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Television.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbymw6-3-12-153-221-42 in your application.