About the Role & Program:
“This Week with George Stephanopoulos” is ABC News flagship public affairs program featuring newsmaker interviews, political analysis, and debates on a wide range of issues!
Each week’s show includes interviews with top newsmakers (including some of the nation’s top political leaders) as well as a roundtable discussion, usually featuring journalists from ABC and other news organizations, of the week’s happenings.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Washington D.C area from January 2027 – June 2027. Student must be fully available from Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week. Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm.
What You Will Do:
As an intern with “This Week,” you play a vital role within the editorial team! Your responsibilities may encompass:
Generating and communicating ideas in editorial pitch meetings
Conducting background research for headline interviews and roundtable segments
Transcribing prerecorded interviews
Assisting in the production of the live show on Sunday mornings, including guest greeting
Publishing digital stories summarizing headline interviews post-show
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of politics, current events, and public affairs through coursework, campus media, or related experience.
Demonstrated ability to research, evaluate, and synthesize information from multiple sources
Demonstrated writing and editing experience for news, journalism, or digital media audiences.
Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to communicate professionally and collaborate effectively in an editorial or production environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship experience in a professional newsroom or editorial environment.
Experience editing written content for print, digital, or student publications.
Education:
Major or coursework in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, Media Studies, Film/Television, or a related field.
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 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 2027 through June 2027
Fully available from Thursday through Sunday, 40 hours each week. Thursday through Saturday generally begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 6:00 p.m. Sunday requires an in-person 5:00 a.m. start and generally ends by 12 pm.
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Washington D.C. area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Washington D.C. area
Materials Requested:
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.
