ABC News Production & Operations Intern, Summer/Fall 2025 Job at Disney Entertainment Television, New York, NY

cEJYajVHbE9hK1VjaG5QMGxOZEdpTFB2RlE9PQ==
  • Disney Entertainment Television
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

ABC News Newsgathering Operations is responsible for all logistics, transmission and engineering for day-to-day news coverage, as well as special projects! You will rotate between all Newsgathering Operations departments, helping with support functions and learning what's involved with bringing together various technologies to facilitate the telling of news stories from the field. You will be exposed to all areas of field operations; including transmission, field equipment, crew coordination, IP based broadcast solutions as well as supporting live streaming operations for ABC News platforms and products. You will be encouraged to be hands-on, and your responsibilities will increase as you learn throughout the internship (and based on previous experience).

The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through early January 2026.

What You Will Do

  • Rotate between different departments, including the Live Desk, the News Acquisition Center, the Logistics Desk, and Field Engineering. This provides you with a comprehensive view of the entire news production workflow.

  • Support producers and clients in crafting compelling stories. This involves helping to coordinate the necessary resources, equipment, and personnel for the production process.

  • Responsible for booking crews, handling incoming feeds, and tracking equipment. This ensures that the necessary personnel and tools are in place for successful broadcasts.

  • Prioritize and maintain information in critical systems used for transmission, crew coordination, and equipment tracking. This contributes to the smooth functioning of operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Familiarity and/or basic understanding of television production

  • Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving and collaborative work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects

  • Experience with Excel and cloud productivity suites (Google Docs I Office 365)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience (academic, extracurricular, or internship/professional) in video or television production

  • Computer networking and/or software coding experience

Education

  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

  • Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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

  • The approximate dates of this internship are June 2025 through early January 2026

  • Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)

  • 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 ​

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.00 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:

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Internship, Gangs, Night shift,

Similar Jobs

LHH

Recruiter Job at LHH

 ...Job Title: Corporate Recruiter Location: Hybrid in Culver City, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $65,000 per year plus...  ...have a strong background in sales and recruiting within a staffing agency environment. Responsibilities: Develop and implement effective... 

New York Technology Partners

Db2 DBA Job at New York Technology Partners

 ...experience in HADR, Performance Tuning, Workload Managements, Backup, Recovery and Troubleshooting. Job Responsibilities: Administer...  ...with relevant regulations and standards. ~ Experience in Disaster Recovery Planning to minimize data loss in the event of a... 

United Community & Family Services Inc

Clinician (Medication Assisted Treatment-MAT) Job at United Community & Family Services Inc

 ...treatment client centered care consistent with quality standards of care including evidence based practices that result in improved health outcomes for clients. Assess level of risk and appropriate level of care with routine and emergency clients of all ages who may... 

DHL

Forklift Operator Job at DHL

 ...DHL Supply Chain is Hiring! At DHL, you will play a part in one of the worlds most essential industries. As the worlds leading contract logistics provider, we believe in doing the right thing, growing together, and delivering the difference. At DHL, you have a voice... 

DOT Security

Virtual CISO Job at DOT Security

DOT Security leverages expert personnel, efficient processes, and effective technology to improve client cybersecurity through outstanding detection, response, risk management, and compliance services. DOT continuously improves internal processes and technology to enhance...