ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Job Posting Title: ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall
2026 Req ID: 10138404 Job Description: About the role & program:
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced newsroom? The
ABC News Assignment Desk is at the center of ABC’s newsgathering
operation, coordinating coverage across broadcast, digital, radio,
and affiliate platforms. As an intern, you’ll gain hands?on
experience in a real-time breaking news environment and learn how a
24/7 global news organization operates. This internship is a
full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from
June 2026-January 2027. A Day in the Life… You will support
multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, NewsOne
(ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio.
Responsibilities may include: Assignment Desk Answering phones and
assisting with daily newsroom operations Conducting research and
pitching story ideas Booking travel and coordinating logistics for
field crews Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls,
logging video feeds and transcribing tapes Writing stories or
assist with livestream content for ABC News Digital NewsOne Cutting
packages and fulfilling affiliate content requests Collaborating
with NewsOne managers, producers, and correspondents Contributing
to feature stories for NewsOne affiliates News Radio Supporting
affiliate stations with content needs Transcribing correspondent
packages and soundbites Assisting radio anchors, newswriters, and
correspondents Pitching stories to Start Here , ABC News’ flagship
daily news podcast What we are looking for… An avid news reader
with a genuine interest in current affairs Detail oriented, works
well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills Demonstrated
interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production
Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or
established online publication preferred Strong verbal and written
communications skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Experience writing for either
online or print publications Eligibility Requirements & Program
Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the
below requirements: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university
pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application
OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney
Internship. Current Disney Interns, College, International, or
Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE
consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship
and/or program. Be at least 18 years of age Possess unrestricted
work authorization Additional Information Able to have a
consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship Fully
available from June 2026 through January 2027 Fully available
Monday through Sunday to work flexible schedules with availability
on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news, 40 hours each
week 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 Materials Required: A
portfolio review is required for this position. For full
consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your
résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will
not be considered a completed application packet and may not be
fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or
additional information. The pay rate for this role in Washington,
D.C. is $22.50 per hour. 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. To learn
more about our benefits visit:
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. Job Posting Segment: ABC
News Job Posting Primary Business: Audio (ABC News) Primary Job
Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-03-26
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, New York , ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , New York City, New York
