ABC News Publicity Intern, Spring 2027

What You Will Do:

• 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
• Required Qualifications & Skills:
• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• Basic knowledge of Adobe/MailChimp
• Existing knowledge of media and news
• Proficient in using and navigating ChatGPT and other AI tools
• Education:
• Junior or Senior year. Senior preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, or related major preferred
• Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
• Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
• 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
• Additional Information
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 until June 2027
• Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program
• The pay rate for this role in New York is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
• Job Posting Segment:
• Corporate Communications
• Job Posting Primary Business:
• Primary Job Posting Category:
• Communications Intern
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• New York, NY, USA
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted:
• 2026-10-23