KTRK-TV (ABC13) News Intern, Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Houston, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC13 (KTRK-TV) Houston leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a number one position in local news for several years! Our Eyewitness News is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Houston's #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and prepared to experience what broadcast news brings daily.

Requirements

• Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production or script writing
• Proficiency with video editing experience in Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency with social media
• Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available from August 2026 through January 2027
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18- 20 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Houston, TX area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field

Responsibilities

• Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering and live remotes
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts
• Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles
• Attend morning and afternoon editorial meetings
• Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree