ABC News Talent Strategy & Development Intern, Spring 2025

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

The ABC News Talent Development team oversees the hiring and growth of both on-air and off-air talent! This includes the implementation of programs, fellowships, and initiatives aimed at enhancing and broadening our talent pools.

What You Will Do

• Assist with supporting various development programs, such as fellowships, mentorship initiatives, and virtual events/conference planning. Your role may include coordinating logistics, assisting with scheduling, and ensuring the smooth execution of these programs.
• Assist in leading social media accounts, crafting content, and encouraging engagement improves the organization’s online presence.
• Provide research around talent & coordinate profiles and bios
• Data entry for new system for talent tracking / feedback
• Help with searches for freelancer producers/talent for long form unit and news division
• Access to talent staff meetings provides you with insights into the decision-making processes regarding talent engagement, reel screening, and other key aspects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for news stories & talent development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong, thorough work ethic, self-motivation and positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience related to social media including Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube
• Familiarity with ABC News shows
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in MS Word, Access, Excel & PowerPoint

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 include nights and weekends.

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.