ABC News Race & Culture Unit Production Intern, Spring 2026

Disney • Washington, DC

86d • $22

About The Position

The ABC News Race & Culture Unit is offering an opportunity to join our team this Spring. This internship will help give support in our development and production of stories at the intersection of race, politics, and culture. Across the landscape of ABC News Programming, the ABC News Race & Culture Unit team guides daily reporting and special projects in a space that is dynamic and requires close investigation, delivering breaking news, relevant interviews, and incisive investigative reports. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through early June 2026.

Requirements

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing.
• Researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting.
• Familiarity with ABC News shows.
• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Experience working in collaborative environments, as well as working independently and following through on projects.

Responsibilities

• Pitching stories and assisting with research elements.
• Participating in weekly editorial meetings providing insights into how story ideas are discussed, refined, and selected for production.
• Reviewing and logging media elements, such as videos and interviews for all platforms on ABC News.
• Assisting with bookings by coordinating and arranging interviews or appearances with relevant individuals for the program.
• Creating written content for digital platforms associated with ABC News.

Benefits

• The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. is $22.50 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree