ABC News This Week Production Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ABC News “This Week” Production Intern supports the editorial team of the public affairs program, which features newsmaker interviews, political analysis, and discussions of current events. This is a full-time, six-month internship in the Washington, D.C. area, running from January through June 2027. Interns must be available 40 hours per week from Thursday through Sunday. Thursday through Saturday generally run from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m.; Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by noon.

Applicants 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. Applicants must be at least 18 and have unrestricted work authorization. They must provide their own housing and reliable transportation in the Washington, D.C. area for the internship and maintain a consistent, reliable schedule throughout the program. A portfolio review is required, and applicants should include a portfolio link on their résumé.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs through coursework, campus media, or related experience.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively in an editorial or production environment.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participate in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have unrestricted work authorization.
• Be fully available January through June 2027 and Thursday through Sunday for 40 hours each week, including the in-person Sunday 5:00 a.m. start.
• Provide own housing for the internship duration in the Washington, D.C. area and have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Include a portfolio link on the résumé; a portfolio review is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom or editorial environment.
• Experience editing written content for print, digital, or student publications.
• Major or coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field.
• Undergraduate students in their junior or senior year are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and communicate ideas in editorial pitch meetings.
• Conduct background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments.
• Transcribe prerecorded interviews.
• Assist with production of the live Sunday morning show, including greeting guests.
• Publish digital stories summarizing headline interviews after the show.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed