20/20 Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: 20/20 Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026 Req
ID: 10138128 Job Description: About the Role & Program 20/20 serves
as the premier news magazine program during prime time! The show
delivers impactful investigative reports, interviews with prominent
newsmakers, and engaging feature stories. Programming encompasses a
weekly, 2-hour docu-style program that airs every Friday night,
along with other longform news specials. Are you interested in
researching true crime stories or developing investigative
documentaries? An internship with our team might be the opportunity
you may be looking for to explore long form journalism and these
types of stories. The approximate dates of this internship are June
2026 through early January 2027. What You Will Do Responsibilities
include but are not limited to: Support the team in various aspects
from development to air. This could include tasks such as assisting
during breaking news situations, logging and transcribing media and
various week of air responsibilities. Participate in the
preparation of filming interviews and b-roll for upcoming episodes
– coordinating logistics and assisting the team on-site.
Additionally, you will provide support during the editing stage –
including archival research and organization. Assist in story
development and research. Learn and use internal ABC technical
media search and management systems. You will also contribute to
the daily function of the office environment, including: handling
mail, distributing digital media, and maintaining availability to
the staff for their day-to-day production needs. Required
Qualifications & Skills Experience with multi-tasking in a
constantly evolving work environment, effectively balancing and
prioritizing multiple projects Experience working in collaborative
environments, as well as working independently and following
through on projects Researching and/or using a range of tools to
acquire information and present findings Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with past 20/20 content Previous experience (academic
or internship) in long form journalism Previous internship
experience in a professional newsroom setting Previous experience
(academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast)
and/or long form journalism; and/or television, news and/or news
media production or comparable professional experience Experience
using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 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 preferred 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
posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or
Disney Internship? 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 Able to have a consistent, reliable
work schedule throughout the internship The approximate dates of
this internship are June 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: Magazines 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: 2026-03-23
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, West Haven , 20/20 Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , New York City, Connecticut
