KABC-TV (ABC7) Digital News Intern, Spring 2027

KABC-TV (ABC7) Digital News Intern, Spring 2027

KABC-TV (ABC7) is an ABC owned television station (OTV), located in Glendale, near downtown Los Angeles. The station is in the #2 ranked television market in the country. Weekly, our team at ABC7 produces over sixty-three hours of local news, public affairs, magazine programs and public service campaigns! ABC7 Los Angeles has the top TV news website and app in the LA market, and we have the largest social media following of any station in the entire country.

The internship program is designed to provide you with an educational experience that complements your academic studies. You will have an opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station! We're looking for an intern for our digital team, based in our Glendale newsroom.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Write and post digital news articles from various sources, including wires, raw info and TV news scripts
• Assist with clipping video from TV newscasts
• Monitor messages from users across social media including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X, formerly known as Twitter
• Create social assets, including graphics and vertical videos

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of AP Style
• Experience in and knowledge of using social media platforms to post content
• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Previous coursework in producing, writing, or editing

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in digital media and/or journalism (broadcast/print/digital)
• Experience using Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information

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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

• Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027

• Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Friday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or early mornings)

• 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

• The pay rate for this role in California is $18.47 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

• Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

• The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

• This position is with KABC Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

• KABC Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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• Explore this Location

• Glendale, CA

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