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ABC News Digital Intern, Spring 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You must be a self-starter, experienced in reporting and writing on deadline, familiar with AP Style, and available for 40 hrs/week in NYC from Jan-Jun 2025.
  • You will support editorial tasks, report and write articles, pitch stories, collaborate with teams, and receive training to ensure high standards of speed and accuracy in your work.

Requirements

  • Self-starter and have a collaborative spirit
  • Experience reporting and writing news articles on deadline
  • Willing to learn the various skills needed to craft both video and text content
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere or Avid News Cutter is a plus but not required
  • Familiarity with AP Style
  • Currently enrolled or graduated within the past six months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree majoring in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
  • Must be able to work on-site in New York City and have reliable transportation to/from work
  • Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights

Responsibilities

  • Support the editorial tasks of the team, including reporting and writing articles for the website and tackling tasks vital for the operation of the team, such as helping with the production side of articles.
  • Receive thorough editorial training on reporting and writing to the high standards required by ABC News.
  • Pitching and completing daily general assignment stories
  • Turning around stories with speed and accuracy
  • Collaborating with newsgathering and ABC News Digital’s editorial seniors, as well as the various teams we work with, including for photos, graphics, videos, as well as our platforms and social teams.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The approximate dates of the internship are from January 2025 through June 2025.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $22.00 per hour.

What are the working hours for the internship?

Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week in Eastern Standard Time, which could include nights, weekends, and possible overnights.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this internship?

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.

Is experience with Adobe Premiere or Avid News Cutter required?

Experience with Adobe Premiere or Avid News Cutter is preferred but not required for this position.

What kind of training can I expect during the internship?

Interns will receive thorough editorial training on reporting and writing to the high standards required by ABC News.

Is collaboration a part of the internship responsibilities?

Yes, collaboration with newsgathering and ABC News Digital’s editorial seniors, as well as various teams including those for photos, graphics, and videos, is a key responsibility of the internship.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based on-site at the ABC News headquarters in New York City.

Do I need to have my own transportation?

Yes, candidates must have reliable transportation to and from work in New York City.

Can I apply if I am not a Journalism student?

Candidates should be currently enrolled or graduated within the past six months from an accredited college/university, earning a degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field.

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