Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

KTRK-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS), located in a state-of-the-art facility in Houston, Texas. ABC13 (KTRK) Houston’s news leader is one of the most technically advanced television stations in the country.   The station is a champion of innovation and is at the forefront of the changing media landscape.  Our offices and studios are located in the Greenway Plaza area. 

A Day in the Life…

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.

Some of your projects with the KTRK-TV Photography Team may include:

• Learning professional broadcast cameras and editing equipment

• Learning how to cover news stories within deadline

• Learning to operate the latest in live broadcasting technologies

What we are looking for…

• Interest in pursuing a career in news 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

• Good working knowledge with the use of social media for news gathering

• Has an attention to detail and set priorities

• Passion for news  

• Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year or recently graduated within the past 6 months 

• Majoring in Journalism, Digital Media, Radio, Television and Film, Mass Communications

• Taken a class in Digital Media/Journalism

• Experience shooting and editing video

• Experience working with Adobe Premiere

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:

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

• All candidates must be at least 18 years old

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

Program Dates:

• All candidates must be available from January 2023 through early June 2023

• All candidates must be available to work 25 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends and holidays)

• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

• All candidates must be able to work in the Houston office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship