About the Role & Program
“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” is an 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. As an intern with "This Week," you play a vital role within the editorial team.
*The schedule for this internship is 32 hours per week, THURSDAY - SUNDAY. The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through early June 2026.
What You Will Do
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
Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production or reporting; and/or television news script writing
Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects with attention to detail
Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings
Preferred Qualifications
Academic or internship experience in editing for publications
Knowledge and interest/curiosity in politics, political studies, journalism, and current events supported by academic coursework and/or internship involvement
Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
Education
Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
Junior or Senior year preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
Be at least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through early June 2026
Fully available to work 32 hours per week, Thursday - Sunday (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or possible overnights)
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this role in Washington D.C. 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.