KTRK-TV (ABC13) News Intern, Spring 2027

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program

ABC13 (KTRK-TV) Houston leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and is number one on air and online.

We are looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Houston''s #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and be prepared to experience what broadcast news brings daily.

This role focuses on all aspects of a broadcast news station, but we are looking for candidates who want to sharpen their skills as a journalist outside of on-air opportunities.

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 to early June 2027.

What You Will Do

• Work with reporters and photojournalists in the field for newsgathering and live remotes
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts
• Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles
• Attend morning and afternoon editorial meetings
• Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms
• Assist in the planning of news stories, and in the day-to-day operations of the assignment desk and newsroom

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
• Experience in and knowledge of using social media platforms to post content
• Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving collaborative work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video editing using Adobe Premiere

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in a mass media/news media-related field

Eligibility Requirements & Internship 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 posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Additional Information

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through early June 2027
• Fully available to work 20 hours per week during a Monday through Friday schedule
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Houston, Texas area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

The pay rate for this role in Texas is $19.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

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This position is with KTRK Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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