ABC News Talent Strategy & Development Intern, Fall 2026

About the Role & Program

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

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

• 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. To learn more about our benefits visit:

Job ID: 10149591

Location: New York,New York

Job Posting Company: ABC News

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