WPVI - TV (6abc) News Intern, Spring 2027

About the Role

WPVI-TV, an ABC-owned television station (OTVS) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to 6abc/Action News, the region's top news source. This six-month, part-time internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside journalists, producers, photojournalists, and digital teams in a 24/7 news environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside producers, executive producers, reporters, photojournalists, digital producers, and assignment editors.
• Attend editorial meetings where story decisions are made.
• Assist with newsgathering, breaking news coverage, and special projects.
• Learn video editing and newsroom production workflows.
• Support election coverage and major planned events.
• Observe content creation and distribution across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media platforms.
• Field phone calls and emails from viewers, public information officers, community organizations, and newsmakers.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior standing in an accredited college/university.
• Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field.

Skills

• Demonstrated interest in journalism, storytelling, and current events through coursework, internships, campus media, or related projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience handling phone calls and inquiries from diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter prior to the internship or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship (January 2027 – June 2027).
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 20 hours each week, with flexibility for changing news coverage demands.
• Able to provide own housing and reliable transportation in the Philadelphia, PA area.

Materials Required

A portfolio review is required. Include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link will not be considered complete.

Pay

The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package.