ABC News Race & Culture Intern, Spring 2024

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The Race and Culture Unit is offering an opportunity to join our team this spring. The perfect candidate will have a strong passion for diverse and inclusive storytelling. This internship will help give support in our development and production of stories at the intersection of race, politics, and culture. 

Across the landscape of ABC News Programming, the Race and Culture team guides daily reporting and special projects in a space that is dynamic and requires closer investigation, delivering breaking news, relevant interviews, and incisive investigative reports. 

A Day in the Life… 

• Reviewing and logging media elements, such as videos and interviews. This helps ensure that the media content is well-organized and easily accessible for the production team. Pitching stories and assisting with research elements 
• Assisting with bookings by assisting with coordinating and arranging interviews or appearances with relevant individuals for the program.
• Participating in weekly editorial meetings providing you with insights into how story ideas are discussed, refined, and selected for production.
• Creating written content for digital platforms associated with ABC News. This could involve writing news articles, features, or other digital content for ABCNews.com and GoodMorningAmerica.com.

What we are looking for…(Basic Qualifications)

• Knowledge and interest in the topics of race and culture and current events 
• Ability to work efficiently in a team/group setting 
• Ability to work well under pressure 
• Creative out-of-the box thinker 

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting 
• Familiarity with ABC News shows 

Required Education:

• To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Additional Details: 

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age​ and possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program. ​
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 - June 2024.    Candidate must be available to work full-time hours during the week (30-40 hours/week)