KTRK-TV (ABC13) News Intern, Fall 2026

KTRK-TV (ABC13) News Intern, Fall 2026
Job ID : 10152696
Location : Houston, Texas, United States
Business : Disney Entertainment Television
Date posted : Jun. 25, 2026

Job Summary
ABC13 (KTRK-TV) Houston leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a number one position in local news for several years.

What You Will Do

Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering and live remotes

Write copy and edit video for newscasts

Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles

Attend morning and 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 video editing experience in Adobe Premiere

Proficiency with social media

Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently

Education

Junior or Senior year preferred

Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media
ew media‑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

Fully available from August 2026 through January 2027

Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18–20 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Houston, TX 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.

Compensation
The pay rate for this role in Texas is $17.75 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
KTRK Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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