About the Role & Program
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily linear and streaming newscasts and has been in the number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago.
What You Will Do
ABC7 Chicago is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Chicago’s #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and reporting skills and is prepared to grow as a journalist by experiencing the daily opportunities and unpredictable nature of broadcast news.
Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering, story completion, and live remotes
Observe anchors in the studio during live newscasts
Practice writing copy and editing video
Shadow linear producers, executive producers, digital producers, and special projects producers in their respective roles
Attend morning and/or afternoon editorial meetings
Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms
Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or script writing
Proficiency with social media
Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently
Education
Must be a junior or senior
Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field
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
The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026
Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Chicago, IL area
Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, IL area
Materials Required:
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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