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ABC News DC Bureau Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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ABC News

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Media & Journalism
  • Washington

AI generated summary

  • You need journalism experience, MS Office skills, social media familiarity, and strong multitasking. Be a junior/senior in a related major, 18+, with reliable housing and transportation in DC.
  • You will assist with editorial research, reporting, and writing, manage social content, log tape, support production, and have opportunities for writing articles and producing video shorts.

Requirements

  • Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production or reporting; and/or television news script writing
  • Experience with using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Familiarity with social media news outlets
  • Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
  • Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • 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
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Assisting in the daily editorial research, reporting and writing for all platforms with special emphasis on digital
  • Supervising social content; locating and researching elements for broadcast pieces, placing reporting calls, and assisting our producers in the field at events/stakeouts
  • Assisting with logging tape, and attending press conferences and hearings
  • Helping with spot production – assisting in the field locally and in the edit room
  • Opportunities exist for writing articles, and producing video shorts for dotcom/digital

FAQs

What is the timeline for this internship?

The approximate dates for this internship are from June 2025 through early January 2026.

What are the working hours for this internship?

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week, with hours and days determined by the supervisor, which may include nights and/or weekends.

Are there any educational requirements for this internship?

Yes, candidates should be pursuing a degree in a related field such as Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or similar, preferably in their junior or senior year.

Is prior experience required for this internship?

Yes, previous experience in journalism, television production, news/media production, or reporting is required, along with familiarity with social media news outlets.

What are the preferred qualifications for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include prior experience generating story ideas, digital editing, familiarity with content management systems (CMS), and a strong interest in politics and current events.

Do interns need to provide their own housing?

Yes, interns must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area.

Is there an age requirement for applicants?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this internship.

Can I apply for this internship if I have participated in previous Disney internships?

Current Disney Interns may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. is $22.00 per hour.

Are any benefits provided as part of the compensation package?

Yes, select benefits may be provided, such as medical and financial benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

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ABC News

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ABC News is a major American news organization providing comprehensive coverage of national and international events. Their mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and relevant news to inform and engage the public. The company's purpose is to uphold the highest journalistic standards while offering insightful and reliable news reporting across various platforms, including television, digital media, and more.