KABC-TV (ABC7) Special Projects & Morning News Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC7 is seeking motivated, curious, and enthusiastic students with a passion for local news and storytelling. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside both the Eyewitness News Morning team and the Special Projects unit, providing a unique opportunity to learn the fast-paced world of daily news production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a collaborative environment, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and has a strong interest in local news.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of television production and newsroom workflows
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital content trends
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and/or other collaboration tools
• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• 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 during a Monday through Friday schedule, 4am – 12pm PT
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, California area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing
• Completed coursework in producing, writing, or editing

Responsibilities

• Coordinate guest appearances for Eyewitness News Morning broadcasts and streaming newscasts, including tracking arrivals and assisting with studio setup and logistics
• Support producers, anchors, and the morning news team with daily production tasks and newsroom operations
• Assist with social media content creation
• Collaborate with the Special Projects team to research, pitch, and develop story ideas for daily and long-form coverage
• Scout social media platforms for content ideas involving consumer, entertainment, and investigative pieces
• Log interviews and identify key soundbites for use in broadcast, digital, and streaming content

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