The Walt Disney Company · 2 days ago
ABC News Medical Unit Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.50/hr - $22.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Walt Disney Company is seeking an intern for the ABC News Medical Unit, which is responsible for health and medical reporting across all ABC News platforms. This internship offers hands-on experience in reporting health news, supporting a team that ensures accurate and clear medical reporting for the network.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Review embargoed studies and write clear, accurate summaries
Craft fast, engaging medical scripts for affiliate stations
Prepare curbside notes that guide network reporting
Review content before publication to confirm accuracy and context
Attend meetings and press conferences on key medical issues
Support daily reporting, longer research projects, and on-set learning to help on-air talent
Qualification
Required
A high interest and curiosity for health and medical topics
Strong research and writing skills with the ability to translate complex medical information clearly and accurately
Ability to fact-check quickly and maintain high accuracy under tight deadlines
Good interview skills and the ability to ask informed questions while synthesizing fast-moving information
Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Interest in broadcast news and willingness to learn news-related workflows
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 Monday - Friday, 9AM-5PM, ET and available during other hours to respond to news requests as needed
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York City metro area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work which can include mass transit
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
Familiarity with medical journals, public health agencies, science communication
Experience writing or producing for broadcast or digital news
Prior internship or hands-on experience in health, science, or medical reporting
Junior or Senior year of college preferred
Major or previous coursework in public health, journalism, data journalism, communication, or another science-related topic preferred
Benefits
Medical
Financial
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
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
Recent News
2026-01-20
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