Early Morning News Production Intern, Spring 2026

Disney • New York, NY

93d • $22

About The Position

The ABC News Early Morning team produces 1.5 hours of overnight news programming on the ABC network (World News Now and Good Morning America: First Look) with 1.5 million combined viewers on average per day, while also servicing Good Morning America's and ABC News Affiliates production needs! Throughout the experience, interns have an opportunity to collaborate with producers, attend editorial meetings and learn the inner workings of show operations. *YOU MUST BE WILLING TO WORK A REGULAR OVERNIGHT SHIFT (IN PERSON) FROM 8PM - 4AM, SUNDAY-THURSDAY. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through early June 2026.

Requirements

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (digital and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing.
• Experience working in collaborative environments, researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings.
• Experience with basic video editing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with and/or interest in pitching trending stories and segments.
• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting.
• Avid editing experience preferred, but not required. Encouraged to edit for shows, after being fully trained.

Responsibilities

• Aid producers in all facets of news gathering and production, encompassing on-air segments.
• Support the delivery of show production elements, involving the distribution of lineups and scripts.
• Participate and accompany the production team for story pieces, providing assistance with logistics, and conducting Zoom interviews.
• Propose compelling stories and segments for broadcasts.
• Following training, take on responsibilities for producing, writing, and editing segments for on-air presentation.

Benefits

• The pay rate for this role in New York 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