ABC News Publicity Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
The ABC News Publicity Intern supports media relations and internal and external communications for ABC News programs and platforms. The department conducts press outreach, social media, and publicity campaigns to reach audiences across platforms. The internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced news environment and opportunities to contribute to high-profile programs and publicity initiatives. The internship is expected to run from January 2027 through June 2027. Interns must be available Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week and provide their own housing for the duration of the program. The role is based in New York, New York, and pays $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, or be currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have unrestricted work authorization.
- Be able to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- Be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week throughout the internship.
- Provide own housing for the duration of the internship.
- Be adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments, especially within a news organization.
- Have a proactive, hands-on mentality and willingness to take on tasks to support the team.
- Be dependable, responsive, and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva; have familiarity with Muck Rack and social listening tools such as Sprout, Sprinklr, or similar tools.
- Have previous media or public relations experience; be flexible to support evening and weekend coverage and handle sensitive information discreetly.
- Have excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and collaborate effectively across departments and levels.
- For current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: have worked no more than one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Nice To Haves
- Be a junior or senior in college; senior standing is preferred.
- Major in or have previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe and MailChimp.
- Existing knowledge of media and news.
- Proficiency using and navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools.
Responsibilities
- Compile and edit daily press clips, reporter media lists, and biographies for correspondents, anchors, and executives.
- Support and lead coverage reports for ABC News Studios projects, including gathering press clips for documentary releases.
- Support and lead clip tracking during breaking news or public relations crisis situations.
- Maintain social media accounts, disseminate program information creatively, and design graphics using Canva.
- Assist with awards submissions by coordinating invitations, tracking RSVPs, and managing follow-up communications.
- Assist with virtual and in-person events, including occasional evening and weekend events.
- Participate in brainstorming and publicity strategy meetings.
- Write press releases and loglines.
- Manage weekly status reports and highlights documents.
Benefits
- Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided 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
