Assignment Desk News Intern at ABC7 News
ABC7 News Bay Area, San Francisco, CA, United States
About the Internship
KGO-TV (ABC7) is an ABC‑owned television station located in San Francisco near the city's iconic waterfront. The internship program is designed to provide an educational experience that complements your academic studies and offers the opportunity to participate in developmental programming and contribute to daily operations of a major market television station. The approximate dates are June 2026 through mid‑December 2026.
What You Would Do
Attend production meetings, answer phones, and help cover the news.
View and log tapes and transcribe interviews.
Research new topics (including online/social media news research) and assist in the planning of news stories.
Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast), television, news and media production, and/or television news script writing.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, producing, writing, editing, or related major.
Experience using social media for news gathering.
Familiarity with newsroom software.
Education Junior or Senior year preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
Additional Information
A consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by supervisor, may include nights and/or weekends).
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in San Francisco, California.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Pay and Benefits The pay rate 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. Learn more about our benefits: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
To Apply Please log onto www.disneycareers.com and search for Requisition ID#10138028 (KGO - Assignment Desk News Intern, Summer/Fall 2026).
No phone calls please.
ABC7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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What You Would Do
Attend production meetings, answer phones, and help cover the news.
View and log tapes and transcribe interviews.
Research new topics (including online/social media news research) and assist in the planning of news stories.
Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast), television, news and media production, and/or television news script writing.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, producing, writing, editing, or related major.
Experience using social media for news gathering.
Familiarity with newsroom software.
Education Junior or Senior year preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application posting, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess unrestricted work authorization.
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.
Additional Information
A consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship.
Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by supervisor, may include nights and/or weekends).
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in San Francisco, California.
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work.
Pay and Benefits The pay rate 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. Learn more about our benefits: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
To Apply Please log onto www.disneycareers.com and search for Requisition ID#10138028 (KGO - Assignment Desk News Intern, Summer/Fall 2026).
No phone calls please.
ABC7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. The Company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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