WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Summer 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Summer 2026 Req
ID: 10145745 Job Description: About the Role & Program ABC7
(WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television
network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily
linear and streaming newscasts and has been in the number one
position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and
studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago. This internship is a
part time (18 hours a week), six-month commitment in the Chicago,
IL area from June 2026-January 2027. What You Will Do ABC7 Chicago
is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced
team from Chicago’s 1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready
to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and reporting
skills and is prepared to grow as a journalist by experiencing the
daily opportunities and unpredictable nature of broadcast news.
Travel with reporters and photojournalists in the field for
newsgathering, story completion, and live remotes Observe anchors
in the studio during live newscasts Practice writing copy and
editing video Shadow linear producers, executive producers, digital
producers, and special projects producers in their respective roles
Attend morning and/or afternoon editorial meetings Get an up-close
look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital
and social media platforms Required Qualifications & Skills
Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or
script writing Proficiency with social media Ability to work in
independent and collaborative environments Education Must be a
junior or senior Declared major or previous coursework in a mass
media/new media-related field Eligibility Requirements & Program
Information Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the
below requirements: Be enrolled in an accredited college/university
taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall)
prior to participation in the internship program OR must have
graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of
application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College
Program or Disney Internship Be at least 18 years of age Have not
completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship
or program. Possess unrestricted work authorization Additional
Information Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule
throughout the internship The approximate dates of this internship
are June 2026 through August/September 2026 Fully available for the
duration of the internship, working 18 hours each week Able to
provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the
Chicago, IL area Able to provide reliable transportation to/from
work The pay rate for this role in Illinois is $18.00 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: Disney Networks Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks All Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern
Employment Type: Part time Primary City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Chicago, IL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted: 2026-04-03
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Rockford , WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Summer 2026, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Chicago, Illinois
