KTRK-TV (ABC13) News Intern, Spring 2027

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Company

ABC13 is a Houston local news station operated by Disney Entertainment Television, delivering broadcast, digital, and social media news coverage.

What you will do

• Work with reporters and photojournalists on field newsgathering and live remote coverage.
• Write copy and edit video for newscasts.
• Observe producers and executive producers and participate in editorial meetings.
• Support planning of news stories and the daily operations of the assignment desk and newsroom.
• Learn how news content is distributed across television, digital, and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Previous academic or internship experience in journalism, television news, news media production, or television news script writing.
• Experience using social media platforms to post content.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and collaborate in a constantly changing newsroom environment.
• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, taking at least one class at the time of application, or participate in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Be at least 18 years old and have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Maintain reliable availability for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in the Houston area, with reliable transportation and personal housing.

Nice to have

• Experience with video editing in Adobe Premiere.
• Junior or senior standing and coursework in mass media or news media.

Culture & Benefits

• Internship dates are approximately January 2027 through early June 2027.
• Consistent and reliable scheduling is required throughout the internship.
• Selected benefits may be provided depending on the position and compensation package.