Job Posting Title:

ABC News, THIS WEEK - DC Bureau Intern, Spring 2025

Req ID:

10096423

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” is ABC News flagship public affairs program featuring newsmaker interviews, political analysis, and debates on a wide range of issues!

Each week's show includes interviews with top newsmakers (including some of the nation's top political leaders) as well as a roundtable discussion, usually featuring journalists from ABC and other news organizations, of the week's happenings.

What You Will Do

As an intern with "This Week," you play a vital role within the editorial team! Your responsibilities may encompass:

Generating and communicating ideas in editorial pitch meetings

Conducting background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments

Transcribing prerecorded interviews

Assisting in the production of the live show on Sunday mornings, including guest greeting

Publishing digital stories summarizing headline interviews post-show

Required Qualifications & Skills

A genuine curiosity about politics and journalism

A proven foundation of knowledge in politics and current events, both domestically and internationally

Previous experience, whether academic or through internships, in broadcasting, reporting, or writing news content

Discerning editorial judgment

Proficient writing and editing skills

Effective research abilities

Meticulous attention to detail

Majors in Journalism or Political Science

Preferred Qualifications

Showcased passion for journalism, whether in print, broadcast, or through academic coursework and past internships

Academic or internship experience in editing for publications

Shown curiosity about political discourse or political studies, supported by academic coursework or internship involvement

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 Washington, DC 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 32 hours/week (Thursday – Sunday) in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights

The pay rate for this role in Washington, DC 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 News

Job Posting Primary Business:

This Week

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Washington, DC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-09-16