WPVI - TV (6abc) News Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
WPVI-TV (6abc), an ABC-owned television station in Philadelphia, is seeking an intern to learn about work in a major television newsroom. The internship is a six-month commitment from January 2027 through June 2027, with 20 hours of work each week. Interns gain firsthand experience in how stories move from an idea to broadcast and are distributed across television, streaming, digital, and social media platforms. They work with newsroom journalists and teams and may assist with newsgathering, breaking news, election coverage, planned events, and special projects. The role also involves working with the assignment desk and responding to phone calls and emails from viewers, public information officers, community organizations, and newsmakers. Schedules may vary in response to coverage needs, breaking news, and special projects, so flexibility is essential. The internship is in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area; interns must provide their own housing and reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in journalism, storytelling, and current events through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills through academic, extracurricular, or internship experiences.
- Experience handling phone calls and inquiries from viewers, organizations, and public officials through internships, campus media, or customer-facing roles.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Must be a junior or senior and have a declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class in the spring or fall semester/quarter before participating, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Must be fully available for the internship duration and able to work a consistent, reliable schedule of 20 hours each week.
- Must provide own housing for the duration of the program in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- Must provide reliable transportation to and from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- A portfolio review is required; applicants should include a portfolio link on their résumé.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside producers, executive producers, reporters, photojournalists, digital producers, and assignment editors.
- Attend editorial meetings where story decisions are made.
- Assist with newsgathering, breaking news coverage, and special projects.
- Learn video editing and newsroom production workflows.
- Support election coverage and major planned events.
- Observe how content is created and distributed across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.
- Work with the assignment desk, fielding calls and emails from viewers, public information officers, community organizations, and newsmakers.
- Manage assignments and meet deadlines while adapting to changing priorities.
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
