Summer / Fall Intern - Wpvi - TV News

Job Description

WPVI - TV (6abc) News Intern, Summer/Fall 2023

WPVI-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS) located in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6abc/Action News, is Philadelphia's #1 source for news. For more than 50 years Action News has been bringing the biggest stories of the day to viewers in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey, currently representing more than 8 million people.

The original Action News is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team of Philadelphia's #1 source for news. The ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and prepared to experience what broadcast news brings on a daily basis.

A day in the life… 
• Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering and live remotes 
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts 
• Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles 
• Attend morning and afternoon editorial meetings 
• Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms 

What you bring to the role… 
• Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field 
• Must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate within six months of graduation 

Preferred Qualifications: 
• Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production or script writing 
• Thorough knowledge of and experience with social media 
• Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently 

Internship Eligibility: 
• All students must possess unrestricted work authorization 
• All students must be at least 18 years old 
• All candidates 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 six (6) months - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program in order to qualify for this internship. All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship 
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session. 
• All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. This internship is located in Philadelphia, PA.
• Program length-- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2023 through January 2024
• Work details-- Must be fully available for a minimum of 4 hours per day for the duration of the internship, working 20 to 25 hours each week.

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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-d251o6-216-73-216-174-42 in your application.