ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

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About the role & program:
Ever wonder what it's like to work in a fast-paced newsroom? The ABC News Assignment Desk is at the center of ABC's newsgathering operation, coordinating coverage across broadcast, digital, radio, and affiliate platforms. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in a real-time breaking news environment and learn how a 24/7 global news organization operates.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026-January 2027.

A Day in the Life…
You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, NewsOne (ABC's TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:

Assignment Desk
* Answering phones and assisting with daily newsroom operations
* Conducting research and pitching story ideas
* Booking travel and coordinating logistics for field crews
* Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes
* Writing stories or assist with livestream content for ABC News Digital

NewsOne
* Cutting packages and fulfilling affiliate content requests
* Collaborating with NewsOne managers, producers, and correspondents
* Contributing to feature stories for NewsOne affiliates

News Radio
* Supporting affiliate stations with content needs
* Transcribing correspondent packages and soundbites
* Assisting radio anchors, newswriters, and correspondents
* Pitching stories to Start Here, ABC News' flagship daily news podcast

What we are looking for…
* An avid news reader with a genuine interest in current affairs
* Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills
* Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production
* Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or established online publication preferred
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Experience writing for either online or print publications

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
* Fully available Monday through Sunday to work flexible schedules with availability on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news, 40 hours each week
* Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
* Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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 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