News Intern

Job Description

Job Title: News Intern

Company: WPVI-TV (6abc/Action News), a Disney Entertainment Television Station

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Internship Duration: Part-time, 6-month commitment from June 2026 – January 2027

About WPVI-TV:
WPVI-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS) located in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6abc/Action News is Philadelphia’s #1 source for news, serving the Delaware Valley (Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey) for over 50 years, reaching more than 8 million people.

About The Role & Program:
Action News is seeking a motivated intern eager to learn from an experienced team at Philadelphia’s top news source. This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop news judgment, enhance writing skills, and gain firsthand experience in the fast-paced world of broadcast news daily.

What You Will Do (On Any Given Day You Might):

• Travel with reporters and photojournalists for newsgathering and live remotes, including assisting producers with election-coverage content.
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts.
• Gain experience editing in Dalet.
• 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/new media-related field.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• 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.
• All candidates must be willing to work 20 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, holidays and possibly overnights).
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Philadelphia, PA area.
• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Philadelphia, PA area.

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 (https://support.disneyinterns.com/hc/en-us/articles/39738210803860-Portfolio-Tips) for additional information and tips.

Compensation:
The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania 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.

Job ID: 10138355

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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