20/20 Production Intern, Fall 2026

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

20/20 serves as the premier news magazine program during prime time! The show delivers impactful investigative reports, interviews with prominent newsmakers, and engaging feature stories. Programming encompasses a weekly, 2-hour docu-style program that airs every Friday night, along with other longform news specials. An internship with our team might be the opportunity you may be looking for to explore long form journalism and these types of stories.

Requirements

• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
• Experience working in collaborative environments, as well as working independently and following through on projects
• Researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with past 20/20 content
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in long form journalism
• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast) and/or long form journalism; and/or television, news and/or news media production or comparable professional experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)

Responsibilities

• Support the team in various aspects from development to air. This could include tasks such as assisting during breaking news situations, logging and transcribing media and various week of air responsibilities.
• Participate in the preparation of filming interviews and b-roll for upcoming episodes – coordinating logistics and assisting the team on-site.
• Provide support during the editing stage – including archival research and organization.
• Assist in story development and research.
• Learn and use internal ABC technical media search and management systems.
• Contribute to the daily function of the office environment, including: handling mail, distributing digital media, and maintaining availability to the staff for their day-to-day production needs.

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: Associate degree