WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Summer-Fall 2026

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Job Posting Title: WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Summer-Fall 2026 Req ID: 10138408 Job Description: About the Role & Program: 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 number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are located in The Loop in downtown Chicago! This internship is a part-time (18 hours), six-month commitment in the Chicago, IL area from June 2026 – January 2027. What You Will Do: Our Creative Services internship program is very hands-on. As our intern you will gain knowledge and real-world experience in production, post-production, promotion writing, and digital media marketing. You will also be helping the station’s public relations, writing press releases, talent bios, creating internal newsletter and proof reading. On any given day you may be doing the following: Working with producers to create promos and content for special programs, live parades and “Local-ish”. Pitching story ideas to the programming team and responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion. Working on our weekly talk show, “Windy City Weekend”, helping with social media and other production tasks involved with getting a weekly show on the air. Gaining exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Promotion, Production and Publicity. Video editing experience is essential. Required Qualifications & Skills: Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills Education: Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major 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 June 2026 through January 2027 All candidates must be willing to work 18 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays) 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 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 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. Job Posting Segment: Disney Networks Job Posting Primary Business: Disney Networks All Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern Employment Type: Part time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Chicago, IL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-03-06 Learn more about us.

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