Job Posting Title:

World News Tonight Production Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10096370

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

World News Tonight with David Muir stands as the news division's premier broadcast! Offering unparalleled reporting, the program delivers up-to-the-minute information and analysis on significant events from both the nation and the world. Helmed by David Muir, the broadcast demonstrates the expertise of an award-winning team comprising correspondents, producers, and off-air reporters.

What You Will Do

• Supporting all aspects of productions

• Conducting video and editorial research

• Logging tape and sourcing and clearing video

• Pitching stories and booking interviews

• Your responsibilities will include: handling mail, distributing digital media, and providing additional support functions as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Curiosity about hard news- breaking, national and international news

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Initiative and strong multi-tasking skills

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines when necessary

• Strong editorial skills

• Writing and experience

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in a local or national newsroom

• Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)

Education

• 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​

• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program.

• Must be able to work on-site in New York City and have reliable transportation to/from work

• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025. Candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights

The pay rate for this role in New York, NY is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC Studios

Job Posting Primary Business:

ABC Studios All

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-23