Job Posting Title:
ABC News Digital Media Editorial Reporter Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10158511Job Description:
About the Role & Program:
ABC News Digital is the 24/7 platform for ABC News, reaching our audience with breaking news around the clock, as well as features and in-depth reporting. The award-winning editorial team at ABC News Digital works with the newsgathering division as well as other shows and platforms at America's most-trusted news source to deliver original reporting on the major stories of the day in a compelling format.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player with experience reporting and writing news articles on deadline, with a willingness to develop those skills further. The ideal candidate should know how to approach a story holistically – weaving together information from the field and their own reporting to create stories that are sharp, informative and highly visual.
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
What you will do:
On any given day you might:
- Support the editorial tasks of the team, including reporting and writing articles for the website and taking on tasks necessary for the operation of the team.
- Pitch and execute daily general assignment digital text stories, turning around stories with speed and accuracy.
- Collaborate with newsgathering and ABC News Digital editorial leaders, as well as cross-functional teams, including photo, graphics, video, platform, and social teams.
- Support the production of digital stories, including templating notes from reporting teams and checking transcripts against tape.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated news writing and reporting experience through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects.
- Ability to write accurate, well-organized copy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
- Experience researching, developing, and pitching news story ideas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with web publishing, SEO, or content management systems.
- Demonstrated AP writing and editing skills.
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 January 2027 through June 2027
- Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 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 New York, New York area
Materials Required:
- A portfolio/reel review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio/reel 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 New York is $23.00 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Job Posting Segment:
ABC NewsJob Posting Primary Business:
Digital (ABC News)Primary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-07Skills Required
- Demonstrated news writing and reporting experience through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects
- Ability to write accurate, well-organized copy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
- Experience researching, developing, and pitching news story ideas
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with at least one class taken at the time of application, or participation in a qualifying Disney program
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Full availability from January 2027 through June 2027, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
- Ability to provide housing in the New York, New York area for the internship
- Reliable transportation to and from work in the New York, New York area
- Portfolio or reel review, with a portfolio link included on the resume
- Experience with web publishing, SEO, or content management systems
- Demonstrated AP writing and editing skills
The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Walt Disney Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Walt Disney Company.
-
Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
-
Healthcare Strength — Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
-
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
The Walt Disney Company Insights
What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
