**About the Role & Program** The ABC News Washington Bureau is dedicated to delivering comprehensive reporting and analysis of global affairs and national events, with a particular emphasis on politics across all ABC News programs and platforms. This internship encompasses both newsgathering and production, offering valuable insights into various teams, including: + Global Affairs + Pennsylvania Ave + Assignment Desk/Digital + Justice/ABC News Live Interns will actively contribute to and support these teams, gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic intersection of news coverage and production! **What You Will Do** + Assisting in the daily editorial research, reporting and writing for all platforms with special emphasis on digital + Supervising social content; locating and researching elements for broadcast pieces, placing reporting calls, and assisting our producers in the field at events/stakeouts + Assisting with logging tape, and attending press conferences and hearings + Helping with spot production – assisting on local shoots and in the edit room + Opportunities exist for writing articles, and producing video shorts for dotcom/digital **Required Qualifications & Skills** + Proven curiosity about journalism, reporting, and/or intern experience in a newsroom + Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel + Basic digital editing skills + Strong customer service skills + Strong familiarity with social media news outlets **Preferred Qualifications** + Prior experience generating story ideas and pitches + Familiarity with CMS (content management systems) + Knowledge/familiarity with major issues in politics and policy, justice, transportation and/or race and culture **Education** + 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 at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship​ + Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred + Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field **Eligibility Requirements & Program Information** **Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet** **all of** **the below requirements:**   + Must be at least 18 years of age + Possess unrestricted work authorization + Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program. + Must be able to work on-site in Washington, DC and have reliable transportation to/from work + **Program Length:** The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 through June 2025. Candidate must be available to work 30 hours/week in Eastern Standard time for the duration of the internship- could include nights and weekends The pay rate for this role in Washington, DC is $22.00 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 ID:** 10096427 **Location:** Washington,DC **Job Posting Company:** ABC News The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.