WPVI-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS) located in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6abc/Action News, is Philadelphia's #1 source for news. For more than 50 years Action News has been bringing the biggest stories of the day to viewers in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey, currently representing more than 8 million people.

The original Action News is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team of Philadelphia’s #1 source for news. The ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and prepared to experience what broadcast news brings on a daily basis.

A day in the life…

• Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering and live remotes

• Write, copy, and edit videos for newscasts

• Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles

• Attending morning and afternoon editorial meetings

• Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms
  

What you bring to the role…

• Being detail-oriented and able to handle many different responsibilities at the same time

• Good news judgment and effective communication skills are essential, along with strong writing skills

• Flexibility and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field
  

• Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production or script writing

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with social media

• Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently

• Strong, ongoing knowledge of hard news/current events

• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date

Internship Eligibility:

• All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S (United States).

• All candidates must be at least 18 years old

• All candidates must currently be 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 - OR - be currently participating in the Disney College Program, Disney Culinary Program or Disney Professional Internship Program to qualify for this internship. All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship

• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

Work Environment:

• All candidates must be available from August/September 2022 through early January 2023

• All candidates must be available to work 20-25 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays)

• All candidates must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session

• All candidates must be able to work in the Philadelphia office and provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship

Required Materials:

• Résumé (outlining all your required qualifications)

• College transcripts (official or unofficial)

• A Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position, and relative experience in work, school, and extracurricular activities

• Candidates should be prepared to provide a portfolio of their previous work