WPVI- TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
WPVI-TV (6abc), a Disney/ABC-owned television station in Pennsylvania and the most-watched station in the Philadelphia television market, is seeking a Technology Intern for Spring 2027. WPVI’s Technology team builds and maintains the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems used to create and deliver news. The intern will work with Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists, and Project Managers to help roll out broadcast and IT equipment and address broadcast issues. The role offers opportunities to learn about the technology and operations of a leading broadcast station. The internship is expected to run from January 2027 through June 2027. Interns must be available for the full duration and work 20 hours each week. Candidates must arrange their own housing in the Philadelphia area and have reliable transportation to and from work. A portfolio review is required; applicants must include a portfolio link on their résumé for the application to be considered complete. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered.
Requirements
- Familiarity with basic video production, including equipment installation.
- Understanding of television production workflows.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Ability to manage time and priorities, consistently meet deadlines, and maintain organized work.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree while taking at least one class at the 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.
- Be fully available for the internship duration, approximately January through June 2027, working 20 hours each week.
- Provide own housing for the duration of the internship in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- Include a portfolio link on the résumé; a portfolio review is required.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants may work for only one consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with broadcast production and distribution systems.
- Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model.
- Previous work or internship experience in television.
- Junior or senior year of study preferred.
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or a related major.
Responsibilities
- Help roll out new broadcast and IT equipment.
- Help tackle broadcast issues as they arise.
- Work with Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists, and Project Managers.
Benefits
- Select medical, financial, and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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