Fall Intern - WTVD Community Engagement

Job Description

WTVD (ABC11) Community Engagement Intern, Fall 2024

About the Role & Program

The Internship Program with the ABC11 Community Engagement Department is crafted to provide one student with a general understanding of the many facets of Community Engagement within the fast-paced media industry!

As an intern on this team, you will work in a professional environment, and you will gain hands-on experience. As the intern for Community Engagement at ABC11, you will be exposed to station-corporate initiatives and events originated by ABC11. You will also be provided with a view of all aspects of television long-form production and operations in the Community Engagement department. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station!

What You Will Do

Some of your projects with the WTVD (ABC11) Community Engagement team may include:
• Attend community engagement meetings (virtual & in-person)
• You will assist with the production of the station's campaigns & initiatives
• Assist with studio and taped long-form productions
• Work on Social media engagement and write PSA & digital copy
• Interaction via Zoom calls, email, and phone with our ABC11 community and corporate partners,
• Connecting with community-based non-profit organizations, and the great communities that interact with and are supported by ABC11.

Required Qualifications & Skills
• Curiosity about pursuing a career in television/multi-media field
• A hard-working professional who is an organized multitasker who strives to competently balance different tasks.
• Are equipped with a strong, ongoing knowledge of long-form TV & video production
• A courteous candidate who is responsible with outstanding attention to detail, professional demeanor, and strong work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptable in environments
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Outstanding phone etiquette along with written and verbal communication skills.
• Social media proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in community engagement, corporate citizenship & social responsibility, event planning, or social media/branding a plus.
• Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major
• Proficient in Zoom meeting coordination

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information
• Be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are August 2024 through January 2025
• All candidates must be willing to work 20 hours/week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Durham, North Carolina area
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the North Carolina area

Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.

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 WTVD Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7ypo9-18-221-42-164-42 in your application.