ABC News Talent Strategy & Development Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & ProgramThe 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.Location: New York,New YorkJob Posting Company: ABC NewsThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.