ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job Description

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.