Abc News, This Week - Dc Bureau Intern, Spring 2024

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

“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.

A Day in the Life…

As an intern with “This Week” you are an integral part of the editorial team. Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting with live show production on Sunday mornings, including guest greeting
• Contributing ideas during editorial pitch meetings
• Publishing digital stories summarizing headliner interviews after the show
• Curating background research for headliner interviews and roundtable segments
• Transcribing prerecorded interviews

What We Are Looking For…

• Strong research skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong base of knowledge about politics and current events (domestic and international)
• Previous experience (academic or internship) related to broadcasting, reporting or writing news content
• A keen interest in politics and journalism
• Journalism or Political Science Majors
• Sharp editorial judgment
• Strong writing and editing skills

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in political discourse/political studies
• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in editing for publications
• Previous experience (academic or internship) related to reporting or writing news content
• Demonstrated interest in journalism (print and/or broadcast) via academic coursework or previous internship experience
• Previous experience (academic or internship) with in-depth research, news or political
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in pitching stories/ideas for review

*Note: This internship requires working on weekends. All interested candidates must be able to work Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.*

Required Education:

• To be eligible for this internship you must be a junior, senior or a recent graduate (within 6 months of your graduation date) pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field

Additional Details:

• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2024 - June 2024. Candidate must be available to work 32 hours/week (Thursday – Sunday) in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could be nights, weekends and possible overnights
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must 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 OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship