Disney

World News Tonight Production Intern, Fall 2026

New York, NY, USA Full time

Job Posting Title:

World News Tonight Production Intern, Fall 2026

Req ID:

10149593

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

World News Tonight with David Muir stands as the news division's premier broadcast! Offering unparalleled reporting, the program delivers up-to-the-minute information and analysis on significant events from both the nation and the world. Helmed by David Muir, the broadcast demonstrates the expertise of an award-winning team comprising correspondents, producers, and off-air reporters.

The approximate dates of this internship are late August 2026 through early January 2027.

What You Will Do

  • Support all aspects of production, which may include video editing
  • Conduct video and editorial research
  • Log tape and source and clear video
  • Pitch stories and book interviews

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television production, news and news media production; and/or television news script writing
  • Experience with multi-tasking in a constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines when necessary
  • Experience working in collaborative environments, and researching and/or using a range of tools to acquire information and present findings

Preferred Qualifications  

  • Experience with and/or curiosity about hard news- breaking, national and international news
  • Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom setting
  • Basic proficiency (academic or previous internship) with non-linear editing software (Avid specifically)

Education

  • Major or previous coursework in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television or a related field
  • Junior or Senior year preferred

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 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 late August 2026 through early January 2027
  • Fully available to work 40 hours per week (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor and could include nights and/or weekends)
  • 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 ​

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 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:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

World News

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-04-30