WABC-TV (ABC7) Creative Services Promo Internship (Remote)–Spring 2022
Job Summary:
WABC-TV, the flagship Disney/ABC – owned television station in New York, is the most-watched television station in the New York Television market and the United States. WABC also leads the market in station websites and has the highest social media engagement.
Channel 7’s Creative Services Department functions as an in-house advertising agency promoting all programming on WABC-TV, including the highly-rated Eyewitness News, and the abc7NY digital brands. The Creative Services internship program is very hands-on. You will gain knowledge and real-world experience in production, post-production, promotion writing, and digital media marketing.
Responsibilities:
A day in the life…
You will assist producers in preparing spots for air and will be responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion. You will gain exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Production, and Sales/Marketing. Video editing experience is essential.
Basic Qualifications:
What you bring to the role…
- Video editing experience in Adobe Premiere
- Familiarity with WABC-TV and abc7NY properties
- Attention to detail, exacting standards, and superior organization skills
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
As well as…
- All students must possess unrestricted work authorization
- All students must be at least 18 years old
- At the time of application, must currently be enrolled in an accredited college or 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 the last six (6) months, OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
- This is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection, as well as a quiet dedicated workspace and the ability to work independently.
- All students must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session
Preferred Qualifications:
- Junior or Senior-level standing
Additional Information:
- All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Program Dates
- All candidates must be available from January 2022 through May/June 2022
- All candidates must be available to work a minimum of 16-24 hours per week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends and holidays)
- All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
- All students must provide a consistent, reliable work schedule during the session
- Résumé (outlining all of your required qualifications)
- College transcripts (official or unofficial)
- A Cover Letter outlining your interest in this position, and relative experience in work, school, and extracurricular activities
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