ABC News Talent Strategy & Development Intern, Fall 2026

ABC News Talent Development Internship

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.

The approximate dates of this internship are mid-August 2026 through early January 2027.

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 freelance producers/talent for long form unit and news division
• Access to talent staff meetings to provide you with insights into the decision-making processes regarding talent engagement, reel screening, and other key aspects.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABC News shows and talent
• Experience related to social media including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube
• Familiarity with and/or interest in news stories and talent development
• Experience with using Airtable

Education

• Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
• Junior or Senior year preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Internship Information

• 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
• The approximate dates of this internship are mid-August 2026 through early January 2027
• Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
• 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 ?

The pay rate for this role in New York 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.

This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.

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