Fall Intern - World News Tonight Production

Job Description

About the Role & Program
World News Tonight with David Muir stands as the news division's premier broadcast! Offering unparalleled reporting, the program delivers up-to-the-minute information and analysis on significant events from both the nation and the world. Helmed by David Muir, the broadcast demonstrates the expertise of an award-winning team comprising correspondents, producers, and off-air reporters.
The approximate dates of this internship are September 2025 through early January 2026.
What You Will Do
• Support all aspects of productions
• Conduct video and editorial research
• Log tape and source and clear video
• Pitch stories and book interviews
• Your responsibilities will also include: handling mail, distributing digital media, and providing additional support functions as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines when necessary
• Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with and/or curiosity about hard news- breaking, national and international news
• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
• Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)

Education
• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
• Junior or Senior year preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are September 2025 through early January 2026
• Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program​ in the New York, New York area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work ​
The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9zw5zz-216-73-216-107-42 in your application.