Job Information
Disney Entertainment ABC News Publicity Intern, Fall 2024 in New York, New York
About the Role & Program
As the ABC News Publicity intern, you will assist the publicity team in the day-to-day operations of the news media relations department.
As the ABC News Publicity department, we handle all communication efforts for ABC News programs and platforms, including “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “The View,” “Tamron Hall,” “GMA3,” ABC News Live, ABC News Studios, ABC News Digital, ABC News Audio and ABC NewsOne.
What You Will Do
Compile and edit daily press clips, reporter media lists and correspondent, anchor and executive bios
Maintain social media accounts, creatively disseminating information and press about the ABC News programs and platforms
Assist awards submissions and track guest RSVPs
Write press releases, loglines and manage weekly status reports and highlights documents
Post press releases/announcements/advisories to the ABC News Pressroom Tumblr
Assist during virtual and in-person events (may include some evenings and weekends)
Participate in brainstorming sessions and publicity strategy meetings and handle other administrative tasks as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills working with colleagues across departments at all levels
Hardworking, proactive, eager to learn and willing to tackle new challenges
Curious with attention to detail and ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Canva
Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in communications, journalism or a related field or is a recent graduate
Previous media/PR internship experience or an internship within a related field
Existing knowledge of and curiosity about the television business
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and taking at least one class, or be a recent graduate of an accredited college or university within the last six (6) months at time of application, or be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program.
At least 18 years of age
May not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
Possess unrestricted work authorization
The approximate dates of this internship are August 2024- December 2024
Availability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 hours per week) for the duration of the internship. Typically 9am-5pm EST, Monday - Friday. Possibility of working nights and weekends.
The pay rate for this internship in New York is $21.70 an 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 ID: 10092669
Location: New York,New York
Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment Television
The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.