Job Posting Title:
WABC - TV (ABC7) Programming Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10158770Job Description:
About the Role & Program:
WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC–owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States! WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement!
This internship is a part-time (24 hours), six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from January 2027 -June 2027.
What You Will Do:
You will work directly with our Executive Producers and Senior Producer. You will be immersed in all aspects of production for both yearly Programming specials and the weekly “Here and Now” talk show: assisting on field shoots, transcribing, and logging taped interviews, researching/fact-checking, and capturing post-production elements such as graphics and music. You will learn the process of how we get our programs on the air. You will also learn about FCC regulations, music rights, and licensing.
At the end of this internship, you will have a good idea of where your area of interest truly lies and will learn the skills vital to make it in the television business.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience supporting video production projects through filming, editing, or post-production activities.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences.
- Experience collaborating effectively with others to complete projects or achieve shared objectives.
- Demonstrated interest in television, media, or entertainment through relevant coursework, projects, internships, or industry involvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
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
- Available to work 24 hours during a Monday through Friday work week for the duration of the internship. Intern must have availability on Wednesdays throughout the internship (9:30 am - 5:30 pm).
- 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 in the New York, New York area
Materials Required:
- For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio/reel 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.
Job Posting Segment:
Disney NetworksJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Part timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-10-01Skills Required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience supporting video production projects through filming, editing, or post-production activities
- Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences
- Experience collaborating effectively with others to complete projects or achieve shared objectives
- Demonstrated interest in television, media, or entertainment through relevant coursework, projects, internships, or industry involvement
- Experience or familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or participating in a Disney College Program or Internship
- At least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Full availability from January 2027 through June 2027
- Availability for 24 hours per week Monday through Friday, including Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Provide own 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 link included on resume
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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.
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