ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH, New York, NY, United States
ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced newsroom? The ABC News Assignment Desk is at the center of ABC’s newsgathering operation, coordinating coverage across broadcast, digital, radio, and affiliate platforms. As an intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in a real-time breaking news environment and learn how a 24/7 global news organization operates.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026–January 2027.
A Day in the Life You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, NewsOne (ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:
Assignment Desk
Answering phones and assisting with daily newsroom operations
Conducting research and pitching story ideas
Booking travel and coordinating logistics for field crews
Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes
Writing stories or assisting with livestream content for ABC News Digital
NewsOne
Cutting packages and fulfilling affiliate content requests
Collaborating with NewsOne managers, producers, and correspondents
Contributing to feature stories for NewsOne affiliates
News Radio
Supporting affiliate stations with content needs
Transcribing correspondent packages and soundbites
Assisting radio anchors, newswriters, and correspondents
Pitching stories to Start Here, ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast
What we are looking for
An avid news reader with a genuine interest in current affairs
Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production
Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or established online publication preferred
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience writing for either online or print publications
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
Fully available Monday through Sunday to work flexible schedules with availability on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news, 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
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 Washington, D.C. 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.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026–January 2027.
A Day in the Life You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, NewsOne (ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:
Assignment Desk
Answering phones and assisting with daily newsroom operations
Conducting research and pitching story ideas
Booking travel and coordinating logistics for field crews
Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes
Writing stories or assisting with livestream content for ABC News Digital
NewsOne
Cutting packages and fulfilling affiliate content requests
Collaborating with NewsOne managers, producers, and correspondents
Contributing to feature stories for NewsOne affiliates
News Radio
Supporting affiliate stations with content needs
Transcribing correspondent packages and soundbites
Assisting radio anchors, newswriters, and correspondents
Pitching stories to Start Here, ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast
What we are looking for
An avid news reader with a genuine interest in current affairs
Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production
Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or established online publication preferred
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Experience writing for either online or print publications
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
Fully available Monday through Sunday to work flexible schedules with availability on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news, 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
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 Washington, D.C. 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.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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