ABC News DC Bureau Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program The ABC News Washington Bureau is dedicated to delivering comprehensive reporting and analysis of global affairs and national events, with a particular emphasis on politics across all ABC News programs and platforms. This internship encompasses both newsgathering and production, offering valuable insights into various teams, including: Global Affairs Pennsylvania Ave Assignment Desk/Digital Justice/ABC News Live Interns will actively contribute to and support these teams, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic intersection of news coverage and production! The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through early January 2027.
Requirements
- Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production or reporting; and/or television news script writing
- Experience with using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Familiarity with social media news outlets
- Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
- Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
- For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience generating story ideas and pitches
- Experience with video editing using Avid
- Experience with filming B-roll and/or “man-on-the-street” interviews
- Familiarity with CMS (content management systems)
- Knowledge and interest/curiosity in politics, political studies, journalism, and current events supported by academic coursework and/or internship involvement
- Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
- Junior or Senior year preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the daily editorial research, reporting and writing for all platforms with special emphasis on digital
- Supervising social content; locating and researching elements for broadcast pieces, placing reporting calls, and assisting our producers in the field at events/stakeouts
- Assisting with logging tape, and attending press conferences and hearings
- Helping with spot production – assisting in the field locally and in the edit room
- Opportunities exist for writing articles, and producing video shorts for dotcom/digital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
