WLS-TV (ABC 7) I-Team Consumer & News Anchor Intern, Spring 2026 at The Walt Disney Company

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

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Broadcasting, Media, Journalism, TelevisionIndustries

Ability to log interviews, screen calls, and emails
Previous editorial experience in identifying and developing stories
Demonstrated strong communication skills, with a record of successfully handling calls from individuals seeking help from the I-Team
Proven track record of taking initiative and completing projects
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: May only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program
At least 18 years of age
Possess unrestricted work authorization
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
Fully available from January 2026 through June 2026
Fully available for the duration of the internship, 18 hours each week
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
A portfolio review is required; include a link to your portfolio on your résumé (applications without it may not be considered)

Assist investigative reporter and producer with researching stories and following up on hotline calls and emails
Attend field shoots and interviews with the reporter and/or producer
Sit in on the editing of segments
Log interviews using Dalet
Set up interviews
Submit Freedom of Information Act requests for data and help find digital original stories
Shadow newscasts during different day parts, which may include weekend mornings
Practice anchoring on set with the help of the news team
Analyze newscasts in the control room to learn how to build a show