Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

KABC-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS), located in a state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, near downtown Los Angeles. The station is in the #2 ranked television market in the country. Weekly, ABC7 produces over forty-four hours of local news, public affairs, magazine programs and public service campaigns.

The internship program is designed to provide students with an on-site educational experience that complements their academic studies. Interns will have an opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station.

A Day in the Life…

Some of your projects with the KABC-TV Assignment Desk team may include:

• Attend production meetings.

• Assist the assignment desk.

• Answer phones and conduct beat checks.

• View and log tapes.

• Transcribe interviews.

• Research news topics (including online/social media news research).

• Aid in the planning of news series.

• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.

What we are looking for…

• Interest in pursuing a career in television/multi-media field

• Being detail-oriented and able to handle many different responsibilities at the same time

• Good news judgment and strong communication skills are essential, along with strong writing skills

• Strong, ongoing knowledge of hard news/current events

• Has an attention to detail and set priorities

• Prior newsroom internship

• Flexibility and ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date.

• Major or previous work coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related major.

• Experience with MS Office.

• Knowledge of news software such as Dalet.

• Thorough knowledge/experience using social media.

• Courses taken in producing/writing/editing (Preditor).

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing.

Required Education:

• Currently 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 6 months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program

Additional Details:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. 

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.