ABC News Newsgathering Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

About the Role & Program:

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced national news bureau? The ABC News Los Angeles Bureau plays a critical role in covering everything from breaking news to entertainment events and live specials across the Western United States.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a real-time newsroom environment, supporting newsgathering and production across broadcast, digital, and affiliate platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of coverage—from red carpets and major trials to extreme weather and high-profile breaking news events.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Los Angeles, California area from June 2026–January 2027.

What You Will Do:

You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, News Services (ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:

Bureau & Field Production

• Assisting producers in the field on breaking news and feature stories

• Conducting research, pre-interviews, and background prep for shoots

• Helping coordinate logistics for field crews, including gear, travel, and timing

• Shadowing live shots and learning how correspondents and crews prepare for air

• Participating in one-on-one shadowing opportunities with correspondents and MPRs (multi-platform reporters)

Assignment Desk

• Monitoring news wires, social media, scanners, and local outlets for breaking news

• Assisting with story tracking, logging, and editorial coordination

• Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes

• Collaborating with ABC stations and affiliates across the region

Editorial

• Pitching story ideas and contributing to editorial discussions

• Booking interviews and coordinating guest logistics

• Writing digital articles and assisting with ABC News Digital content

• Supporting social media coverage for major events and breaking news

• Assisting with scripts, notes, and production materials

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• An avid news consumer with a strong interest in current events, journalism, and storytelling

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated interest (academic or internship experience) in journalism, production, or media

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience with social media, digital and streaming platforms

• Previous internship or experience in a newsroom, production environment, or campus media

 

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

• All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)

• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Glendale, CA

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 California 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.