KABC-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS), located in a state-of-the-art facility in Glendale, near downtown Los Angeles. The station is in the #2 ranked television market in the country. Weekly, ABC7 produces over forty-four hours of local news, public affairs, magazine programs and public service campaigns.

The internship program is designed to provide students with an on-site educational experience that complements their academic studies. Interns will have an opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station.

Responsibilities :
A day in the life...
Some of your projects with the KABC-TV Assignment Desk team may include:

• Attend production meetings.
• Assist the assignment desk.
• Answer phones and conduct beat checks.
• View and log tapes.
• Transcribe interviews.
• Research news topics (including online/social media news research).
• Aid in the planning of news series.
• Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.

Basic Qualifications :
What you bring to the role…

• Interest in pursuing a career in television/multi-media field
• Being detail-oriented and able to handle many different responsibilities at the same time
• Good news judgment and strong communication skills are essential, along with strong writing skills
• Strong, ongoing knowledge of hard news/current events
• Has an attention to detail and set priorities
• Prior newsroom internship
• Flexibility and ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date.
• Major or previous work coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related major.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Knowledge of news software such as Dalet.
• Thorough knowledge/experience using social media.
• Courses taken in producing/writing/editing (Preditor).
• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and new media production; and/or television news script writing.

Required Education :

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college/university taking at least one class in the semester prior to participation in the internship program, OR recently graduated within 6 months at time of application.

Additional Information :
Internship Eligibility:

• 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 at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

• This internship is both a remote and in-person internship.
• All candidates must be available from May/June 2022 through early January 2023
• All candidates must be available to work 24 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends and holidays)
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet and dedicated work space, but must be willing to commute to the television studio building (as necessary)
• All candidates must be able to work in the Glendale office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship