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WTVD (ABC11) News Intern, Spring 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10131411 Location Durham, North Carolina, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 21, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
Ready to jumpstart your journalism career in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic news markets in the country? Join a leading newsroom in the vibrant Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area, where local stories make national headlines and interns are part of the action from day one. Whether it’s politics, tech, education, or breaking news, you’ll be in the middle of it all — learning from award-winning journalists, contributing to real-time coverage, and gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart in today’s competitive media landscape.
At ABC11/WTVD, we do not just cover the news, we are passionate about delivering impactful content, finding solutions and sharing it with our community. Now it is your turn to join the action as a Part-Time News Intern! We are looking for curious, motivated, and creative students who are enthusiastic about journalism and ready to learn from some of the best in business.
This internship is a part-time, six-month commitment in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area from January 2026-June 2026.
What You will Do:
During this internship, you will be working with our news team and other departments to develop strategies and content to reach more people in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area for ABC11 platforms!
Collaborate with journalists and digital teams to develop compelling stories.
Research, fact-check, and contribute content across TV, digital, and social media.
Attend editorial meetings and pitch diverse, community-focused story ideas.
Assist field crews and newsroom staff with planning and content gathering.
Gain hands-on experience with newsroom tools and platforms.
Explore multimedia storytelling through writing, shooting, editing, and publishing.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Have a strong interest in journalism, news production, or multimedia storytelling.
An initiative-taker who can work solo but also thrives in a team.
Someone who can juggle multiple deadlines.
An inquisitive, creative thinker who is not afraid to pitch fresh story ideas.
Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Dalet, or newsroom tech.
If you are hungry to learn, ready to hustle, and enthusiastic about telling stories that matter—apply today and start your journalism journey at ABC11/WTVD!
Eligibility Requirements & Program 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
Fully available from January 2026 through June 2026
Fully available from Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 20 hours each week
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area
Materials Required:
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position. Please visit our support site or additional information.
The pay rate for this role in North Carolina is $17.75 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.
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.
About The Walt Disney Company:
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 WTVD Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
WTVD Television, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.