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KABC-TV (ABC7) Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Education & Teaching
    Media & Journalism
  • Glendale, +1

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  • You must be a current college student, 18+, with journalism experience, MS Office skills, reliable transport, and housing in Glendale, available 24 hrs/week, with detail orientation in a fast-paced setting.
  • You will assist the assignment desk in meetings, conduct research, pitch stories, transcribe interviews, manage social media content, and observe newsroom operations and personnel.

Requirements

  • Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
  • 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 24 hours per week. Schedule will include two eight-hour shifts, to be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8am to 5pm. Remaining hours to be scheduled throughout the 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 Glendale, California area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Attend production meetings and assist the assignment desk
  • Answer phones and conduct beat checks, assist with the clearing of social media videos
  • Regularly pitch stories for special segments (e.g. Orange County Cares, Good News, SoCal Strong) and monthly celebrations
  • View and log tapes and transcribe interviews
  • Research news topics, including online and social media news research for news stories
  • Assist in the planning of news stories, and in the day-to-day operations of the assignment desk and newsroom
  • Observe managers, editors, reporters, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews

FAQs

What are the dates for the internship?

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

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the pay rate for this role in California is $17.75 per hour.

What is the required availability during the internship?

Interns must be fully available to work 24 hours per week, with a schedule including two eight-hour shifts from Monday through Friday between 8 am to 5 pm, along with additional hours to be scheduled throughout the week.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates should have previous experience in journalism or media production, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and possess a high attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Are there any educational requirements for applicants?

The preferred candidates are typically in their Junior or Senior year of college.

What are the eligibility requirements regarding work authorization?

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and be at least 18 years of age.

Is housing provided for the duration of the internship?

No, interns must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship in the Glendale, California area.

Will interns have the opportunity to pitch stories?

Yes, interns will regularly pitch stories for special segments and participate in the planning of news stories.

What skills are preferred for this internship?

Preferred qualifications include a major in Broadcast Journalism or related fields, experience using social media for news gathering, and familiarity with newsroom software such as Dalet.

Can I work this internship if I have previous Disney program experience?

If you are currently a Disney Intern, you may only work for one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

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