WPVI-TV (6abc) Community Engagement Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
WPVI-TV (6abc), an ABC-owned television station located in Philadelphia, is hiring a Community Engagement Intern for Spring 2027. The internship provides exposure to long-form content creation, live-to-tape event production, community engagement, external affairs, strategic partnerships, social cause marketing, and station brand awareness. The intern will work onsite in a professional office environment, gain hands-on experience with station productions, initiatives, and events, and learn about television production and Community Engagement department operations. The role offers opportunities to observe and participate in the daily work of a major-market television station and connect with community-based nonprofit organizations and the communities 6abc serves. The internship runs from January through June 2027 and requires 20 hours per week. Regular workdays are Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional hours scheduled throughout the week according to event coverage, productions, and department needs. Candidates must provide their own housing in the Philadelphia area and have reliable transportation to and from work. A portfolio review is required; applicants must include a portfolio link on their résumé for the application to be considered complete. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be available 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 currently participate in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Be available for a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
- Be fully available from January 2027 through June 2027.
- Be willing and able to work 20 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Provide own housing for the duration of the internship in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work in the Philadelphia area.
- Have experience capturing photo and video content using Canon, Nikon, DSLR, or comparable camera equipment.
- Be proficient in video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Be proficient with Canva and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Have experience creating and managing content across social media platforms.
- Include a portfolio link on the résumé; a portfolio review is required.
- 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
- Previous academic or internship experience in journalism (print and/or broadcast), television, news or news media production, and/or television news script writing.
- Demonstrated interest in community engagement, corporate citizenship, or social impact initiatives through academic, volunteer, or extracurricular experiences.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of the station’s live and taped long-form productions, campaigns, initiatives, and events.
- Write digital copy for the website and on-air public service announcements.
- Create and edit social media digital content.
- Attend community engagement meetings, both virtual and in person.
- Develop and design communication materials using tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
