ABC News Studios Production Intern - Diane Sawyer Unit, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney CompanyNew York, NY
2d$23Onsite

About The Position

About the Role & Program: We are seeking a summer intern to be part of Diane Sawyer’s Unit at ABC News. Our team is a small, long-form production unit dedicated to producing non-fiction projects and topical narrative specials for Hulu and Disney +, as well as network specials. This internship is a full-time commitment in New York, NY during Summer 2026.

Requirements

  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail
  • Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
  • Experience with researching
  • 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
  • Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
  • Fully available from Monday to Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
  • Able to provide own housing & transportation for the duration of the internship program in the New York City area

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
  • Familiarity with archival and digital resources
  • Understanding of production technologies in both pre- and post- production
  • Junior or Senior year preferred
  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Film, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Liaising with editorial and production staff
  • Note taking for meetings and/or transcription
  • Researching short and long term story ideas
  • Logging and researching video, stills and editorial information
  • Assisting with booking for potential guests and experts
  • Assisting with shoot logistics on productions
  • Fielding phone calls and responding to email correspondence
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