ABC News Live Interns- Spring 2023
Be a part of an innovative team and culture…
ABC News Live is a free 24/7 streaming video news channel where viewers can watch live coverage as news breaks, along with news, context and analysis as well as powerful stories you won’t see anywhere else.
A 24/7 on-demand news and information destination, ABC News Live provides live breaking news and original reporting on topics relevant to our audiences from politics, business, health to personal finance, entertainment, lifestyle and travel.
A Day in the Life…
ABC News Live interns perform a variety of duties. You will be assisting producers and staff with all aspects of production.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Booking, assisting with news breaking crashes, logging & transcribing
- Assisting with graphics
- Researching stories & additional support functions
- Light video editing
- Pitching stories
- Shadowing in control room
- Shadowing/assisting on shoots
- Assisting with social media
- Running scripts
What we are looking for…
(Basic Qualifications)
- Demonstrated ability to grasp concepts quickly, work collaboratively on a team and be efficient & reliable
- Initiative, curiosity and a solid work ethic
- Demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism
- Experience with basic video editing
- You must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Preferred Qualifications)
- Students who have worked with their college’s journalism program
- Proficient in Avid
Required Education:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program
Preferred Education:
- Undergraduate students in their senior year or recent graduates
Additional Details:
- This internship is both a remote and in-person internship.
- Must be able to work in the New York City office and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
- Must be available from January through June 2023
- Candidate must be available to work 16-40 hours/week. Interns will work in the office several days a week and remotely the rest of the days.
- The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet and dedicated work space, but must be willing to commute to the television studio building (as necessary)
- Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session, there is room for some flexibility however