Compensation: $23.00 per hour Job Posting Title: ABC News This Week Production Intern, Spring 2027 Req ID: [phone] 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. This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Washington D.C area from January 2027 - June 2027. Student must be fully available from Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week . Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm. 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: Demonstrated knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs through coursework, campus media, or related experience. Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources Demonstrated writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences. Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail. Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively in an editorial or production environment.
Preferred
Qualifications: Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom or editorial environment. Experience editing written content for print, digital, or student publications. Education: Major or coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field. Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred 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 January 2027 through June 2027 Fully available from Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week . Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm. 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 in the Washington D.C. area Materials Requested: 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 $23.00 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. 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: 2026-10-21