ABC News Social Media Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Overview About the role & program: ABC News is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and digitally savvy Social Media Intern to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with high-profile talent, producers, and digital teams to help shape how ABC News & Good Morning America stories are told and shared on social media, specifically across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X and Threads. This hands-on, fast-paced opportunity ideal for someone passionate about digital storytelling, breaking news, and social media. This intern will play a key role in supporting the production of social-first content across 24/7 digital platforms, with a focus on ABC News handles. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026-January 2027. What you will do Design daily news graphics Support the development and editing of social-first videos Participate in brainstorms, research, and pitching creative ideas Help track trends on social media and audience engagement Collaborate with producers and editors across TV and digital Required Qualifications & Skills Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print or broadcast or digital); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing; social media management Video editing experience including editing videos using Adobe Premiere, creating graphics using Canva and Photoshop and writing captions for all social platforms using SEO best practices Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills Education Junior or Senior year required Major or previous coursework in Communications and Journalism, or related major preferred 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 from Monday through Friday, primarily, and occasionally nights and weekends 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 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 (https://support.disneyinterns.com/hc/en-us/articles/39738210803860-Portfolio-Tips) or additional information. The pay rate for this role in New York 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. Job ID: 10138978 Location: New York,New York Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. #J-18808-Ljbffr