ABC News Publicity Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
The ABC News Publicity Intern supports the Publicity department’s media relations and internal and external communications for ABC News programs and platforms. The intern gains hands-on experience supporting publicity campaigns and connecting audiences with ABC News content across multiple platforms in a fast-paced news environment. The internship is approximately January 2027 through June 2027, based in New York, and requires availability Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week. The intern must provide their own housing. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour; select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered.
Requirements
- Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments, particularly within a news organization.
- A hands-on, proactive approach and willingness to take on tasks to support the team.
- Dependability, responsiveness, and accountability, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
- Familiarity with Muck Rack and social listening tools such as Sprout or Sprinklr.
- Previous media or public relations experience.
- Flexibility to support evening and weekend coverage and ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
- Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Must be able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship and be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours each week.
- Must provide own housing for the duration of the internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants may work for only one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of Adobe and MailChimp.
- Existing knowledge of media and news.
- Proficiency in using and navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools.
- Junior or senior year of college; senior preferred.
- A major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Compile and edit daily press clips, reporter media lists, and correspondent, anchor, and executive biographies.
- Support and lead coverage reports for ABC News Studios projects, including gathering press clips for documentary releases.
- Support and lead extensive clip tracking during breaking news or public relations crisis situations.
- Maintain social media accounts, creatively disseminate program information, and design graphics using Canva.
- Assist with awards submissions by coordinating invitations, tracking RSVPs, and managing follow-up communications.
- Assist during virtual and in-person events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- Participate in brainstorming and publicity strategy meetings.
- Write press releases and loglines.
- Manage weekly status reports and highlights documents.
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
