ABC Localish Talent Development & Content Intern, Summer/Fall 2023

ABC Localish is a media brand dedicated to celebrating cities and cultures across America. We create feel-good shows for ABC’s Owned Television Stations and Hulu streaming platforms, in addition to content for social platforms and branded videos for our Disney partners.

Our team is looking for university-level talent interested in growing and applying their existing knowledge of the digital and social media landscape. This person will also be involved in all parts of our content production process – from brainstorming ideas for a diverse portfolio of content to optimizing videos for distribution across multiple digital and broadcast end points, with a particular emphasis on YouTube. Additionally, the intern will work with the Talent Development team which is responsible for the recruitment and development of on-air and off-air talent. This includes programs, fellowships and initiatives that enhance and expand our talent pipelines.

The intern will…

• Produce, edit and distribute platform specific videos across our various ABC outlets
• Optimize content on social media platforms—especially YouTube and TikTok
• Assist in content research and updating our content management database
• Generate exciting and informative concepts with the production team
• Collaborate with and support supervising producers throughout all projects and processes
• Assist with all aspects of development programs including fellowships, mentorship & virtual events/conference planning /coordination
• Assist team with social media outreach and talent engagement
• Provide research around Talent & organize profiles and bios
• Data entry for new system for talent tracking / feedback

What you bring to the role…

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for news stories & talent development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong, detail-oriented work ethic with excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of ever-evolving landscape of social media
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite, with an emphasis on Premiere Pro and Photoshop
• Self motivation and a positie and optimistic outlook that matches the brand’s mission

The pay rate for this internship in New York is $21.20 per hour.

Additional Information:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization
• Must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session
• Program length- The approximate dates of this internship are June 2023 through January 2024
• Work details- Must be fully available full-time (40 hours) per week for the duration of the internship.
• Housing- Must provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the New York, New York area
• Transportation- Must have reliable transportation to/from work