ABC News Fellowship
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: ABC News Fellowship Req ID: 10140054 Job
Description: Are you an aspiring journalist ready to take your
newsroom experience and skills to the next level? The ABC News
Fellowship is a year-long rotational program designed to develop
early career journalists and content creators from a diverse group
of backgrounds. You will spend a year rotating through a series of
ABC News shows and platforms while mastering the editorial,
production, and newsgathering skills crucial to success in the
competitive, fast-paced field of multiplatform journalism. These
journalists will gain hands-on experience developing news stories,
working on productions, writing, shooting, editing, refining
research skills and developing content for all platforms.
Additionally, each participant will have access to industry-leading
professionals, as well as development and mentorship opportunities.
Responsibilities: Research and gather video elements for shows and
units across ABC News platforms. Pitch and develop ideas for new
stories, content, and formats to engage our audience. Serve as
shooter in the field or in the creative space as needed. Identify
and implement new technologies for visual storytelling. Conduct
thorough research, reporting, and editorial content management
under tight deadline pressures. Collaborate closely with the Legal
department and Rights and Clearances team to ensure that all video,
images, and audio content are cleared for broadcast. Coordinate and
organize field shoots. Basic qualifications: Minimum two years of
relevant professional experience or equivalent educational
graduate-level experience Proven writing skills Genuine interest in
journalism, production and digital content Possess outstanding news
judgment, attention to detail and a keen understanding of news
broadcasts and the digital space. Candidates must have work
authorization in the United States through 2026. Preferred
Qualifications: Ability to edit packages on AVID Newscutter Ability
to shoot on DV camera Education: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent
experience The base salary for this position in New York, NY is
$66,300. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range
of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the
level and position offered. Job Posting Segment: ABC News Job
Posting Primary Business: Talent Strategy & Development Primary Job
Posting Category: News Fellowship Employment Type: Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2026-01-07
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