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WPVI-TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2026
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10131151 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 08, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Program:
WPVI-TV, a Disney/ABC–owned television station in Pennsylvania, is the most-watched television station in the Philadelphia Television market. WPVI’s evening news is one of the highest-watched evening broadcasts in the country!
The WPVI Technology team is responsible for crafting and maintaining the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that enable WPVI to create and deliver the news every day!
What You Will Do:
Every single day you will be rolling up your sleeves metaphorically and truly to get to the bottom of all problems we face. On some days you could spend time with our production teams to understand their workflows and then meet with engineers to propose and implement timesaving solutions. Then on the next day, you could work with a design engineer to put together an equipment list for a new studio build and ensure delivery will meet our needs.
As the intern you could be working with senior engineers and project managers helping to:
- test new software deployments
- develop training materials
- tackle broadcast issues as they come up.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Familiar with basic video production including installation of equipment
- Understanding of Television Production Workflows
- Desire to be part of a fast-paced agile organization
- Attention to detail, exacting standards, and outstanding organizational skills
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Broadcast Production & Distribution Systems
- Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
- Previous work or intern experience in the field of television
Education:
- Undergraduate students in their Junior or Senior year preferred
Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program
Additional Information:
- The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 through June 2026
- Fully available for the duration of the internship working 20 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
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The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania 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.
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 WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
WPVI Television (Philadelphia), 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.