Summer / Fall Intern - WPVI-TV Community Engagement

Job Description

WPVI-TV (6abc) Community Engagement Intern, Summer/Fall 2024

About the Role & Program

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!

What You Will Do

We crafted this internship to provide one student with a general understanding of the many facets of Community Engagement within the fast-paced media industry.

As an intern our team, you will work in a professional environment and will gain hands-on experience. You will be exposed to initiatives and events we originate at 6abc. You will also be provided with a view of all aspects of television long-form production and operations of 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.

Some of your projects with the WPVI-TV (6abc) Community Engagement team may include:
• Attend community engagement meetings (virtual & in-person)
• Assist with production of the station's campaigns & initiatives and studio and taped long-form productions
• Social media management and writing PSA & digital copy
• Coordinate and participate in Zoom calls, email, and phone with the 6abc community and corporate partners
• Connecting with community-based non-profit organizations, and the communities that interact with and are supported by 6abc

Required Qualifications & Skills
• A curiosity about pursuing a career in television/multi-media field
• Television writing and proficiency in video editing using Adobe Premier Pro
• Ability to manage & prioritize multiple assignments in a highly dynamic environment
• Good news judgment and effective communication skills
• Strong, ongoing knowledge of long-form TV & video production
• Has attention to detail
• Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Prior experience working in an office setting, including answering emails
• Social media proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in community engagement, corporate citizenship & social responsibility, event planning, urban development, 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
• Prior TV or Video production internship

Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2024 through January 2025
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 20 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Philadelphia, PA area
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work

Required Documentation:
• Include a link to work samples, including video editing reels

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 WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment 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-r0jqzm-18-119-107-255-42 in your application.