Early Morning News Intern Summer/Fall 2023

Be a part of an innovative team and culture…

The ABC News Early Morning team produces 2 hours of overnight news programming on the ABC network (World News Now and America This Morning) with 1.5 million combined viewers on average per day, while also servicing Good Morning America's production needs.

A Day in the Life…

• Assist with delivery of show production elements/rundowns, etc.
• Build story proposal lists and elements
• Travel on story shoots
• Opportunities for story writing/editing available and encouraged
• Running scripts and lineups
• Opportunities for pitching and producing segments for air
• Assist producers with all aspects of news gathering and production, including on-air segments

(Basic Qualifications)

What we are looking for…

• Strong writing skills
• Strong news judgment
• AVID editing experience preferred, but not mandatory

*TO BE QUALIFIED, YOU MUST BE WILLING TO WORK A REGULAR OVERNIGHT SHIFT (IN PERSON) FROM 8PM – 4AM, SUNDAY-THURSDAY*

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in television, news & new media production
• Previous experience (academic or internship) writing news stories for publication
• Strong proficiency in non-linear video editing software
• Previous internship experience in professional newsroom

The pay rate for this internship in New York, NY is $21.20 per hour

Required Education:

• 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

Preferred Education:

• Major or previous coursework in journalism
• Undergraduate students in their senior year or recent graduates

Additional Details:

• Must be willing to work 40 hours/week- OVERNIGHT SHIFTS in person Monday – Friday
• Must be available from June 2023 through January 2024
• This internship is in-person internship.
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Must be able to work in the New York City office and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship