WPVI-TV Technology Intern in Philadelphia

About the Role & Program

WPVI-TV is a Disney/ABC owned television station in Pennsylvania and the most-watched station in the Philadelphia television market. Its evening news is one of the highest-watched evening broadcasts in the country.

What You Will Do

The WPVI Technology team builds and maintains the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that let WPVI produce and deliver the news every day. As an intern, you will work alongside Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists and Project Managers to roll out new broadcast and IT equipment and troubleshoot broadcast issues as they arise. Each day brings a chance to learn what it takes to be the top broadcast station in the country.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with basic video production, including equipment installation
• Understanding of television production workflows
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and keep work organized

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with broadcast production and distribution systems
• Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
• Previous work or internship in television

Education

• Junior or senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants may work for only one consecutive year (12 months) across any combination of internship and/or program.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess unrestricted work authorization.

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027.
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 20 hours each week.
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.
• Able to provide or have reliable transportation to and from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.

The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided depending on the level and position offered, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.