ABC News Media Relations/Publicity Internship- Summer 2020
Walt Disney Television
New York, NY
ABC News Media Relations team is responsible for the overall communications and media relations strategy for ABC News including its television broadcasts “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Good Morning America,” “Nightline,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “20/20,” and other platforms including ABCNews.com, ABC Audio, and the network’s affiliate news service ABC NewsOne. The team is responsible for the day-to-day publicity efforts and the long-term communications strategy for ABC’s broadcasts, anchors, and correspondents. Internship Eligibility:
All students must possess unrestricted work authorization
All students must be at least 18 years old
At the time of application, you 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
Must be willing to relocate to the New York City area and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Program Dates:
All candidates must be available from May/June to August/September
All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week
Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date
Previous internship experience at a media/entertainment company
Career interest in media relations/publicity or broadcast journalism
What you bring to the role…
Proven skills utilizing MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Previous media relations and/or publicity internship experience
Strong writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Understanding of social media and how to create interesting, informative and engaging posts
Responsible, dependable, and organized with excellent communication skills
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
A day in the life…
As the team’s intern, you will provide needed assistance in a variety of publicity and media relations efforts, working closely with the media relations coordinator and publicity directors of ABC News shows.
This may include:
Assembling daily press clips for distribution to the news division
Creating and updating media lists
Drafting press releases and weekly show highlights for listings
Pitching and staffing press/photographers at the weekly “Good Morning America” summer concerts
Creating content – including tweets and photos, etc. – for the ABC News social media accounts
Updating correspondent and executive bios
Ongoing press research and coverage reports for show publicists
Responsibilities : Internship Eligibility:
All students must possess unrestricted work authorization
All students must be at least 18 years old
At the time of application, you 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
Must be willing to relocate to the New York City area and provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
Program Dates:
All candidates must be available from May/June to August/September
All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week
Preferred Education :
What you bring to the role…
Proven skills utilizing MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Previous media relations and/or publicity internship experience
Strong writing skills
Strong attention to detail
Understanding of social media and how to create interesting, informative and engaging posts
Responsible, dependable, and organized with excellent communication skills
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher