The Walt Disney Company · 3 hours ago
ABC News Publicity Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
New York, NY, USA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is seeking an ABC News Publicity Intern for the Summer/Fall 2026 program. This internship provides hands-on experience in managing media relations and supporting publicity campaigns for ABC News and its programs across various platforms.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Compile and edit daily press clips, reporter media lists, and correspondent, anchor, and executive bios; support and lead coverage reports for ABC News Studios projects, including gathering press clips for documentary releases
Support and lead extensive clip tracking during breaking news or PR crisis situations
Maintain social media accounts, creatively disseminate program information, and design graphics using Canva
Assist with awards submissions by coordinating invitations, tracking RSVPs, and managing follow-up communications
Assist during virtual and in-person events, including occasional evenings and weekends
Participate in brainstorming and publicity strategy meetings, write press releases and loglines, and manage weekly status reports and highlights documents
Qualification
Required
Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments, especially within a news organization. Hands-on, proactive mentality, and willingness to take on any task to support the team
Dependable, responsive, and accountable, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in MS Office Suite and Canva; familiar with Muck Rack and social listening tools (Sprout, Sprinklr, or similar)
Previous media or PR experience; flexible to support evening/weekend coverage and handle sensitive information with discretion
Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively across departments and levels
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
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027
Fully available from Monday through Friday, primarily, and occasionally nights and weekends for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the New York, New York area
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
Preferred
Basic knowledge of Adobe/MailChimp
Existing knowledge of media and news
Proficient in using and navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools
Junior or Senior year. Senior preferred
Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major preferred
Benefits
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
Founded in 1923
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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