ABC News Production Intern

About the Role & Program

"This Week with George Stephanopoulos" is ABC News' flagship public affairs program, featuring newsmaker interviews, political analysis, and debates on a wide range of issues.

Each week's show includes interviews with top newsmakers, including some of the nation's leading political figures, plus a roundtable discussion of the week's events, usually featuring journalists from ABC and other news organizations.

This is a full-time, six-month internship in the Washington, D.C. area from January 2027 to June 2027. Interns must be available Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week. Thursday through Saturday generally runs from 9:30 a.m. to about 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 p.m.

What You Will Do

As an intern with "This Week," you will play a key part on the editorial team. Your responsibilities may include:

• Generating and sharing ideas in editorial pitch meetings
• Conducting background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments
• Transcribing prerecorded interviews
• Helping produce the live Sunday morning show, including greeting guests
• Publishing digital stories that summarize headline interviews after the show

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs through coursework, campus media, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences.
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively in an editorial or production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom or editorial environment.
• Experience editing written content for print, digital, or student publications.

Additional Information

• Consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• Available from January 2027 through June 2027
• Must provide your own housing for the internship in the Washington, D.C. area
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work in the Washington, D.C. area

Materials Requested

A portfolio review is required. Include a link to your portfolio on your résumé, as applications without one may not be fully considered. More details are available on the Disney Interns support site.

The pay rate for this role in Washington, D.C. is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered.