ABC News Podcast Production Intern,… at The Walt… · New York

Summary: The Walt Disney Company is seeking a Podcast Production Intern for ABC News. This role offers hands-on experience in podcast production, working with a dynamic team on news and true crime podcasts, from story selection to production. Responsibilities: - Assist producers with recording studio sessions - Research competitor programming for marketing purposes - Aggregate analytics data on podcast performance - Sit in on a studio recording, assisting with setup and breakdown - Join a collaborative brainstorm for an upcoming launch’s title and artwork design, sharing your ideas, based on competitive research, on how best to make the story pop - Identify exciting clips from new releases to make our content stand out on social media - Research a prospective podcast sponsor, preview a script for a podcast ad, or quality-check an ad recording before it goes live - Participate in an editorial meeting for our daily news podcast, a true crime narrative, or chat show Required Qualifications: - A demonstrated interest in news - Familiarity with and interest in the true crime genre - Experience using audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, ProTools, or Audacity - Keen interest in a career in podcasts, either in production or business - 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 - Be at least 18 years of age - Possess unrestricted work authorization - Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship - Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027 - Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week - Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York area - Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work - A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in journalism, television, news media production, or script writing - Avid consumer/creator of podcasts Required Skills: Audio editing software Important Skills: Interest in true crime, Experience in journalism Nice-to-Have Skills: Interest in news, Podcast production Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, Financial, Other benefits