Job Posting Title:
WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10158830Job Description:
About the Role & Program
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network.
ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily linear and streaming newscasts and has been in the number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago.
This internship is a part time (18 hours a week), six-month commitment in the Chicago, IL area from January 2027-June 2027.
What You Will Do
ABC7 Chicago is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Chicago’s #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and reporting skills and is prepared to grow as a journalist by experiencing the daily opportunities and unpredictable nature of broadcast news.
On any given day you may do the following:
Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering, story completion, and live remotes
Observe anchors in the studio during live newscasts
Practice writing copy and editing video
Shadow linear producers, executive producers, digital producers, and special projects producers in their respective roles
Attend morning and/or afternoon editorial meetings
Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or script writing
Proficiency with social media
Experience with working in independent and collaborative environments
Education
Junior or senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media or related field
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
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Chicago, IL area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, IL area
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.
Job Posting Segment:
Disney NetworksJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Chicago, IL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-16Skills Required
- Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or script writing
- Proficiency with social media
- Experience working in independent and collaborative environments
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university, with at least one class taken at application
- At least 18 years of age
- Unrestricted work authorization
- Consistent and reliable availability for 18 hours per week from January through June 2027
- Junior or senior standing preferred
- Major or coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media, or a related field
- Portfolio link included on resume
- Ability to provide housing in the Chicago area
- Reliable transportation to and from work in Chicago
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