ABC News This Week Production Intern, Spring 2027

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About the Role & Program:

“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!

Each week's show includes interviews with top newsmakers (including some of the nation's top political leaders) as well as a roundtable discussion, usually featuring journalists from ABC and other news organizations, of the week's happenings.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Washington D.C area from January 2027 - June 2027. Student must be fully available from Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week. Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm.

What You Will Do:

As an intern with "This Week," you play a vital role within the editorial team! Your responsibilities may encompass:

• Generating and communicating ideas in editorial pitch meetings
• Conducting background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments
• Transcribing prerecorded interviews
• Assisting in the production of the live show on Sunday mornings, including guest greeting
• Publishing digital stories summarizing headline interviews post-show

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs through coursework, campus media, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources
• Demonstrated writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively in an editorial or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom or editorial environment.
• Experience editing written content for print, digital, or student publications.

Education:

• Major or coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field.
• Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred  

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 Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week. Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Washington D.C. area

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• A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio 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 or additional information.

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