WPVI- TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
WPVI-TV, a Disney/ABC-owned television station in Pennsylvania, is one of the most-watched stations in the Philadelphia television market. The Technology Intern will work with WPVI’s Technology team, which crafts and maintains broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems used to create and deliver news. Working alongside Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists, and Project Managers, the intern will help roll out broadcast and IT equipment and address broadcast issues. The internship offers opportunities to learn about the technology and workflows involved in operating a broadcast station. The internship is expected to run from January 2027 through June 2027, at 20 hours per week. Interns must be available for the full duration and provide their own housing and reliable transportation in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered, and may include medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
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, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain organized work.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree and 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 and able to work 20 hours each week.
- Provide own housing for the internship duration in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
- Have or provide reliable transportation to and from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
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 on technology initiatives.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
