ABC News Newsgathering Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job ID 10146304 Location Glendale, California, United States Business ABC News Date posted Apr. 09, 2026

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a fast-paced national news bureau? The ABC News Los Angeles Bureau plays a critical role in covering everything from breaking news to entertainment events and live specials across the Western United States.

As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a real-time newsroom environment, supporting newsgathering and production across broadcast, digital, and affiliate platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of coverage—from red carpets and major trials to extreme weather and high-profile breaking news events.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Los Angeles, California area from June 2026–January 2027.

What You Will Do:

You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, News Services (ABC’s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:

Bureau & Field Production

Assisting producers in the field on breaking news and feature stories
Conducting research, pre-interviews, and background prep for shoots
Helping coordinate logistics for field crews, including gear, travel, and timing
Shadowing live shots and learning how correspondents and crews prepare for air
Participating in one-on-one shadowing opportunities with correspondents and MPRs (multi-platform reporters)

Assignment Desk

Monitoring news wires, social media, scanners, and local outlets for breaking news
Assisting with story tracking, logging, and editorial coordination
Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes
Collaborating with ABC stations and affiliates across the region

Editorial

Pitching story ideas and contributing to editorial discussions
Booking interviews and coordinating guest logistics
Writing digital articles and assisting with ABC News Digital content
Supporting social media coverage for major events and breaking news
Assisting with scripts, notes, and production materials

Required Qualifications & Skills:

An avid news consumer with a strong interest in current events, journalism, and storytelling
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated interest (academic or internship experience) in journalism, production, or media
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Experience with social media, digital and streaming platforms
Previous internship or experience in a newsroom, production environment, or campus media

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
All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays)
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Glendale, CA area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Glendale, CA

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 California 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.

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About ABC News:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

American Broadcasting Companies, 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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