Job Summary:

WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC – owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States. WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement.

7 On Your Side is the troubleshooting/consumer unit of Eyewitness News. The unit advocates for viewers, recovering more than $1 million in restitution each year. This segment also highlights the latest scams teaching viewers how to avoid getting ripped off.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life…

Interns essentially learn the job of a researcher/booker, gaining hands-on experience pre-interviewing guests, compiling documentation, and eventually pitching viable stories to the producer. Interns will conduct research for producers’ stories, including web research, verifying data over the phone, and cross-checking multiple sources. Interns may observe story shoots with reporter, Nina Pineda.

Basic Qualifications:

What you bring to the role…

• Excellent phone skills
• Strong interest in helping others
• A self-starter and willingness to take initiative
• A strong story sense, great attention to detail and the ability to conduct effective research
• Time management and organizational skills and the ability to follow through
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with different personality types
• Working experience in Microsoft Office
• Patience, professionalism, and clear communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Adobe After Effects
• Previous work or internship experience in the field of broadcast television

Additional Information:

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old
• All candidates must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, classified as a Junior or Senior
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session

Program Dates

• All candidates must be available from August/September 2022 through January 2023
• All candidates must be available to work 32 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 students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• All students must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session

Work Environment:

• This internship is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet, dedicated work space..

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The General Entertainment Content group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 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.