ABC News Business Affairs JD Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View.” Platforms include 24/7 streaming channel ABC News Live featuring “Prime with Linsey Davis,” ABC News Studios, ABC News Digital, ABC Audio and NewsOne. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world. The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Vice President, Business Affairs. What You Will Do The Business Affairs legal intern will support the department’s team across various projects relating to the creation and exhibition of ABC News Studios projects. The intern should have a basic understanding of copyright and contract law as well as the television and digital media business.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strong interest in entertainment law, the television industry, and negotiation theory or strategy; completion of relevant coursework is advantageous.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Proven experience working effectively within collaborative teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of successfully multitasking in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- 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
- Able to work Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York City
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in the entertainment industry
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework with a business, entertainment, Television, Philosophy, and Journalism
Responsibilities
- Supporting the creation and execution of departmental best practices
- Coordinating with ABC News divisions to optimize processes from negotiation to the delivery of ABC News Studios programming
- Undertaking a variety of administrative assignments as directed by department leadership
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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