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KFSN-TV (ABC30) Newsroom Intern, Summer/Fall 2025

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The Walt Disney Company

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Fresno

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in college, at least 18, have work authorization, reliable transportation, and housing, and can commit 20 hours/week, including nights/weekends.
  • You will assist the assignment desk, conduct research, plan campaigns, observe newsroom activities, and occasionally travel with crews for coverage.

Requirements

  • Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • 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 20 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 Fresno, California area
  • Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Responsibilities

  • Assist the assignment desk, answer phones, conduct beat checks, and transcribe news interviews
  • Research news topics (including online/social media news research)
  • Assist in the planning of news series and promotional campaigns
  • Observe editors, reporters, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews as well as attend editorial and production meetings
  • Travel with marketing department, news reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes on occasion

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is approximately from June 2025 through early January 2026.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

Candidates should have a major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, experience with Microsoft Office, and a high attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, preferred qualifications include experience using social media for news gathering or content posting, previous experience in journalism (academic or internship), and coursework in producing, writing, or editing.

What tasks will I be doing as an intern?

Interns will assist the assignment desk, conduct news research, help in planning news series and promotional campaigns, observe newsroom operations, and occasionally travel with the marketing and news teams for stories/live remotes.

How many hours per week is the internship?

The internship requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, with a schedule that may include nights and weekends.

Do I need to have my own housing during the internship?

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

Is there a minimum age requirement for this internship?

Yes, candidates must be at least 18 years of age.

What is the pay rate for the internship?

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

Are there any benefits included with the internship?

Yes, select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Do I need to be currently enrolled in college to apply?

Yes, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.

Is prior internship experience required for this position?

While it is not strictly required, previous academic or internship experience in journalism or related fields is preferred.

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The Walt Disney Company

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