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WTVD ABC11 Marketing/Creative Intern, Summer 2025

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a passion for video editing and graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Premiere & Photoshop, strong communication skills, flexible schedule, and a link to work samples.
  • You will create and edit content for multiple platforms, represent the station at events, identify audience connection opportunities, and support marketing projects and research analysis.

Requirements

  • A strong passion for video editing and graphic design (proficiency with Adobe Premiere & Photoshop is vital). You are eager to pick up a camera and hit record.
  • Passion for all forms of media – broadcast, digital, social, print, and out-of-home
  • Graphic design capability in crafting ads, logos, and marketing messages
  • Available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • A hard-working professional who is an organized multitasker who strives to competently balance different tasks, as well as an outstanding teammate
  • 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.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Availability to work part-time hours (approximately 20 hours per week) for the duration of the internship, working flexible hours, including nights and weekends (as needed).
  • Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Durham, NC area
  • Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work
  • Include a link to work samples, including video editing reels

Responsibilities

  • During this internship, you will be working with our marketing department to develop strategies and content to reach more people in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area with marketing messages for our ABC11 platforms!
  • You could be writing, producing, and editing content for our station's platforms – including, but not limited to, TV, web, print, and social media
  • You’ll be a hard-working ambassador for the TV station, representing us at lively community events and activations
  • Identifying new opportunities to connect with audiences on emerging platforms for connected TV, streaming, social media, and in-person events
  • You will be involved in all facets of creative execution, from research and concept to pre and post-production
  • Learn to become a production whiz, by getting hands-on experience with writing, shooting, and editing promotional videos
  • Supporting synergy projects with Disney, ABC, ABC News, ESPN, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and other adjacent content brands
  • Using research data to determine creative strategies for developing new audience
  • Supports marketing department with onsite experiential marketing at events and festivals

FAQs

What is the primary role of the WTVD ABC11 Marketing/Creative Intern?

The primary role is to support the marketing department in developing strategies and content to reach audiences in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area for ABC11 platforms, which includes writing, producing, and editing content.

What skills are required for this internship?

Required skills include a strong passion for video editing and graphic design, proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, strong communication and writing abilities, and the ability to multitask and work as part of a team.

What are the eligibility requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited college/university or participating in a Disney College Program, be at least 18 years of age, possess unrestricted work authorization, and may only work for one consecutive year in any combination of an internship and/or program.

What is the expected duration of the internship?

The internship is expected to last from May/June 2025 through August/September 2025.

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

The intern will be expected to work part-time hours, approximately 20 hours per week, with flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Is housing provided for the internship?

No, interns are required to provide their own housing for the duration of the internship in the Durham, NC area.

Will prior experience in marketing or media be beneficial?

Yes, any prior experience in marketing or media will be beneficial, especially experience related to video editing, graphic design, or working with various media platforms.

What type of work samples should applicants provide?

Applicants should include a link to work samples, including video editing reels, as part of their application.

Is there an opportunity for hands-on experience during the internship?

Yes, interns will gain hands-on experience in writing, shooting, and editing promotional videos, as well as engaging in creative execution and production processes.

What is the pay rate for this internship?

The pay rate for this internship position in California is $22.00 per hour.

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