ABC News Newsgathering Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10146304 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise ABC News Date de publication 09/04/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Program:
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced national news bureau? The ABC News Los Angeles Bureau plays a critical role in covering everything from breaking news to entertainment events and live specials across the Western United States.
As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a real-time newsroom environment, supporting newsgathering and production across broadcast, digital, and affiliate platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of coverage—from red carpets and major trials to extreme weather and high-profile breaking news events.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Los Angeles, California area from June 2026–January 2027.
What You Will Do:
You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, News Services (ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:
Bureau & Field Production
Assisting producers in the field on breaking news and feature stories
Conducting research, pre-interviews, and background prep for shoots
Helping coordinate logistics for field crews, including gear, travel, and timing
Shadowing live shots and learning how correspondents and crews prepare for air
Participating in one-on-one shadowing opportunities with correspondents and MPRs (multi-platform reporters)
Assignment Desk
Monitoring news wires, social media, scanners, and local outlets for breaking news
Assisting with story tracking, logging, and editorial coordination
Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes
Collaborating with ABC stations and affiliates across the region
Editorial
Pitching story ideas and contributing to editorial discussions
Booking interviews and coordinating guest logistics
Writing digital articles and assisting with ABC News Digital content
Supporting social media coverage for major events and breaking news
Assisting with scripts, notes, and production materials
Required Qualifications & Skills:
An avid news consumer with a strong interest in current events, journalism, and storytelling
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated interest (academic or internship experience) in journalism, production, or media
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Experience with social media, digital and streaming platforms
Previous internship or experience in a newsroom, production environment, or campus media
Eligibility Requirements & Program 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
Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027
All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Glendale, CA
Materials Required:
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or additional information.
The pay rate for this role in California is $22.50 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.
Sur ABC News:
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Le poste est rattaché à American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons ABC News.
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