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KABC-TV (ABC7) Community Engagement Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Media & Journalism
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must have Microsoft Office skills, office experience, social media engagement, be enrolled in college, 18+, unrestricted work authorization, and provide housing and transport in Glendale, CA.
  • You will create digital stories, assist with initiatives like food drives, engage on social media, interact with partners, and connect with community nonprofits.

Requirements

  • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Previous experience working in an office setting, including answering emails and phone calls
  • Experience using social media platforms to engage with an audience
  • 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 during a Monday through Sunday schedule (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

  • Create digital-original storytelling around our station initiatives and in-kind support of nonprofit partnerships in Southern California
  • Assist with production of our station’s initiatives such as the Feed SoCal Food Drive, the community engagement calendar, community engagement events, and Belong team as needed
  • Engage through social media accounts for the station
  • Interact with ABC7 community and corporate partners via Teams calls, email and phone
  • Connect with community-based non-profit organizations, and the communities that interact with and are supported by ABC7

FAQs

What are the approximate dates for the internship?

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

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this role in California is $17.75 per hour.

What educational background is preferred for this internship?

Candidates should be in their Junior or Senior year, preferably with a major or previous coursework in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field.

Are there any specific qualifications needed for this role?

Required qualifications include experience using Microsoft Office, previous experience in an office setting, and experience using social media platforms to engage with an audience.

Is prior experience in journalism or community engagement preferred?

Yes, prior experience in journalism, community engagement, corporate citizenship & social responsibility, event planning, urban development, and/or social media/branding is preferred.

Are remote work options available for this internship?

The internship requires full availability to work 40 hours per week, with specific hours and days determined by the supervisor, which may include nights and weekends.

Do I need to arrange my own housing for this internship?

Yes, candidates must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California area.

How many hours per week will the intern be expected to work?

The intern will be expected to work 40 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule.

What type of skills will I develop during this internship?

Interns will develop skills in digital storytelling, community engagement, production assistance, and social media engagement, among others.

Is there any requirement related to work authorization?

Yes, candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization to be eligible for this internship.

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