ABC7 Chicago job: News, Race & Culture Intern, Summer/Fall 2025
About the Role & Program
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a No. 1 position in local news since March 1986. The station's offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago.
What You Will Do
Our Race and Culture Unit launched in 2020 amid the national awakening on race. Our team explores the impact of such things as race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and sexual orientation on everyday life. Our team also strives to expand the diversity of voices included in storytelling as a station.
Help to develop and write on-air stories and research story ideas by getting in touch with community members
You will follow up on story pitch emails
Log interviews
Create outstanding, fun, and engaging video content for a variety of social media platforms
You will become TikTok and Instagram savvy. Amplifying our brand's voice by dreaming up that next viral post.
You'll be a hard-working ambassador for the TV station, representing us at lively community events and activations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge of how to log interviews, screen calls, and emails
Some editorial experience to determine the focus of the story
Strong communication skills
Strong social media knowledge. Creative experience in making social media videos/reels/posts (TikTok, Instagram, Twitter).
Be passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice issues/principles.
Attention to detail, exacting standards, and outstanding organizational skills
Bring your passion, creativity, and integrity every day.
Be able to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the Chicago television market
Video production and editing skills are preferred.
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information
Be enrolled in an accredited college/university 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 June 2025 through January 2026
Availability to work part-time hours (20 hours per week) Monday - Friday for the duration of the internship.
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Chicago, Illinois area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, Illinois area
Required Documentation
Candidate must provide a link to a portfolio of work samples on resume (if applicable, please include a password in the section indicated in the application)
Print This Role Description: Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We strongly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description, so they can refer to it in the event they are selected for a phone interview. Note that this role description will not be accessible once the posting is closed.
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.
To apply, please log on to: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/ and search for Job ID: 10111095 or use the link: https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/chicago/wls-tv-abc7-race-and-culture-intern-summer-fall-2025/391/78230257328.
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The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company's streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
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The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WLS Television, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.
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