ABC News Digital Media Editorial Reporter Intern, Spring 2027

Job Posting Title:

ABC News Digital Media Editorial Reporter Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID:

10158511

Job Description:

**About the Role & Program:**

ABC News Digital is the 24/7 platform for ABC News, reaching our audience with breaking news around the clock, as well as features and in-depth reporting. The award-winning editorial team at ABC News Digital works with the newsgathering division as well as other shows and platforms at America's most-trusted news source to deliver original reporting on the major stories of the day in a compelling format.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player with experience reporting and writing news articles on deadline, with a willingness to develop those skills further. The ideal candidate should know how to approach a story holistically – weaving together information from the field and their own reporting to create stories that are sharp, informative and highly visual.

**The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.**

**What you will do:**

On any given day you might:

* Support the editorial tasks of the team, including reporting and writing articles for the website and taking on tasks necessary for the operation of the team.
* Pitch and execute daily general assignment digital text stories, turning around stories with speed and accuracy.
* Collaborate with newsgathering and ABC News Digital editorial leaders, as well as cross-functional teams, including photo, graphics, video, platform, and social teams.
* Support the production of digital stories, including templating notes from reporting teams and checking transcripts against tape.

**Required Qualifications:**

* Demonstrated news writing and reporting experience through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects.
* Ability to write accurate, well-organized copy and meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
* Experience researching, developing, and pitching news story ideas.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Experience with web publishing, SEO, or content management systems.
* Demonstrated AP writing and editing skills.

**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 January 2027 through June 2027
* Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 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 New York, New York area

**Materials Required:**

* A portfolio/reel review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio/reel 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](https://support.disneyinterns.com/hc/en-us/articles/39738210803860-Portfolio-Tips) or additional information.

The pay rate for this role in New York is $23.00 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: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

Digital (ABC News)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-10-07