news department intern

The Philadelphia Inquirer

<div>
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Philadelphia Inquirer is seeking a News Reporter Intern with a focus on politics to support coverage of local, state, and regional government across the Philadelphia area.
 
 
 This is a 9-week, paid, full-time internship running from June through August 2026.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Report on breaking news and developing stories across a wide range of topics
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 Write timely, accurate stories while continuously updating coverage as events unfold throughout the day
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 Identify stories that go beyond breaking news coverage
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 Monitor news trends and respond quickly to emerging stories
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 Conduct interviews and gather information from diverse sources to support reporting
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 Collaborate with reporters, editors, and other members of the news team
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 Complete a final capstone project summarizing your experience and key takeaways
 
 
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 Who We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 Must be attending an accredited college or university
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 Rising juniors or seniors studying journalism, communications, or a related field, as well as recent graduates and current graduate students
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 Experience working for a college news outlet; prior professional internship experience is a plus
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 Strong understanding of digital media platforms and audience engagement
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 Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and journalistic ethics
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 Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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 Willingness to learn new tools, formats, and reporting techniques
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 A strong sense of curiosity and interest in sports, culture, and community impact
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 Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and collaborative newsroom environment
 
 
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 Other Things To Know
 
 
 
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 To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the internship and your relevant experience
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 Applicants for reporting roles must also submit or include links to at least 4&ndash;5 writing samples (clips)
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 For questions, please contact Nancy Nguyen, People &amp; Culture Generalist, at NNguyen@inquirer.com
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 </ul>
</div>

News Reporter Intern

New York Post

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment &ndash; with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 224 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.
 
 
 The New York Post Internship Program offers a dynamic, hands-on experience designed to give interns exposure to real world work within the media and news industry. Our interns are highly valued team members who work on meaningful projects that directly impact our business. Throughout the program, interns participate in career building masterclasses that support their professional growth and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with peers and key leaders in the company. Build your skills, grow your network, and get an inside look at life behind the headlines.
 
 
 The New York Post is the home of some of the most iconic headlines in journalism, delivering bold and fearless news to millions of readers. Our coverage is fast, accurate, and compelling, with breaking news stories that shape the national conversation. We&rsquo;re known for our relentless pursuit of the truth and our ability to deliver news in a way that&rsquo;s both informative and engaging.
 
 
 The New York Post&rsquo;s Sunday Edition is one of the most exciting and influential parts of our publication, reaching nationwide readers with the most engaging, thought-provoking, and timely news coverage. We are searching for a full-time
 
 News Reporting
 
 
 Intern (40 hrs/week Tues-Saturday)
 
 to join our Sunday team this summer! As part of the New York Post&rsquo;s Sunday news team, you&rsquo;ll contribute to a vital part of the paper that is widely read and relied upon by our audience across the country. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the editorial team behind one of the most iconic Sunday editions in the media industry. You&rsquo;ll work alongside some of the best in the business, crafting stories that resonate with millions of readers.
 
 
 As a Sunday Intern, you&rsquo;ll be in the thick of it, contributing to the development of hard-hitting stories and features that define our Sunday paper&mdash;whether that means breaking news, in-depth profiles, or captivating features on entertainment and celebrity culture. This is your chance to get unparalleled experience working on some of the most anticipated and widely read editions in journalism. You&rsquo;ll work closely with seasoned Sunday staff reporters to pitch, develop, and execute stories that millions of people will read online. From researching background information and aggregating content to gathering quotes and writing under tight deadlines, you&rsquo;ll be fully immersed in all aspects of Sunday news production -- and have dozens of bylines by the end of your internship. If you have a passion for hard news, entertainment, and writing powerful stories, this is the internship for you!
 
 
 
 Note:
 
 This internship is scheduled to run from
 
 June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
 
 
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 Participants are expected to work full time hours and adhere to our on-site work schedule. Open to current juniors and seniors pursuing a BA, MA students, and recent graduates who completed their degree within the past year. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by
 
 March 15th.
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Pitch your own story ideas to the team, with the chance to execute approved stories&mdash;sometimes working directly with a lead reporter.
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 Assist reporters with research by gathering information from sources like social media, databases, and other digital tools.
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 Go on location to report, gather quotes, and observe key moments, feeding notes back to the lead reporter.
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 Help craft hard-hitting, engaging stories for the Sunday Edition by contributing to the writing and development of articles.
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 Collaborate with the team to cover everything from breaking news and in-depth features to entertainment and celebrity culture.
 
 
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 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 
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 A keen sense of news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories.
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 A passion for hard news, with an interest in entertainment and celebrity culture.
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 A self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
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 Strong writing skills and a creative mindset, with an eagerness to dive into a variety of stories.
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 Knowledge of New York City and its surrounding areas is preferred, but not required.
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 A deep interest in journalism and a desire to work on a high-impact team producing the nation&rsquo;s most anticipated news coverage each Sunday.
 
 
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 As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual&rsquo;s race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship.
 
 
 Pay Range: $20/Hr - $20/Hr
</div>

Sunday News Reporting Intern

Times Union Media Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Summer 2026 Newsroom Internship
 
 
 
 
 Times Union | Albany, NY (Capital Region &amp; Hudson Valley)
 
 
 
 The Times Union, the leading news organization in New York&rsquo;s Capital Region and Hudson Valley, is now accepting applications for its
 
 Summer 2026 Internship Program
 
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 Widely respected for its commitment to local news and watchdog journalism &mdash; particularly coverage of state government and politics &mdash; the Times Union has earned numerous state and national awards. In 2022, we were named a
 
 Newspaper of Distinction
 
 by the Journalists Association of New York.
 
 
 Our interns are paid and fully integrated into the newsroom, gaining hands-on experience while helping produce the Capital Region&rsquo;s most impactful journalism.
 
 
 The internship runs for up to 11 weeks during summer 2026,from 06/01 - 08/14. However, start and end dates are flexible!
 
 
 Our newsroom operates in a hybrid environment, with staff working both remotely and in the office at least three days per week.
 
 
 
 About the Internship:
 
 
 
 We offer training in reporting &mdash; news, sports, business and/or features &mdash; as well as audience engagement. Interns will be assigned an editor, will participate in team meetings and may join training sessions on topical subjects. When applying, please note which beat &mdash; news, features, sports &mdash; you are most interested in!
 
 
 Interns will regularly produce a compelling mix of stories. Applicants should be adept at reporting and must be able to write accurately and meet deadlines. Must be able to travel for news coverage as required. Interns will collaborate with editors and other team members on stories and brainstorming and willingness to collaborate.
 
 
 
 Preferred qualifications:
 
 
 
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 Must be located in the Capital Region or Hudson Valley for the duration of the internship.
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 Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive to assignments.
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 Students enrolled in a journalism concentration and / or experience working at a college publication, either print or online.
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 Interns must be enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university, or have graduated within the past year, at the time of application.
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 Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a fast-paced newsroom.
 
 
 
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 Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If you&rsquo;re passionate, dedicated and interested in interning with us but don&rsquo;t have all the skills listed, you should apply and tell us more about what you bring to the table. The internship is generally aimed at juniors, seniors and graduate students, but our selection committee will consider anyone who meets the minimum qualifications.
 
 
 
 How to apply:
 
 
 
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 Submit a cover letter, resume and three references.
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 Please include links or PDF copies of work samples.
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 Please include any good work you&rsquo;ve done &mdash; even if it doesn&rsquo;t fit the &ldquo;traditional&rdquo; mold.
 
 
 
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 When writing your cover letter, think about:
 
 
 
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 Why you wish to intern for the Times Union.
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 What you are interested in doing during your internship.
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 Your goals and expectations for the internship.
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 What makes you the best candidate?
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 The dates you are available.
 
 
 
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 Selection will be based on portfolio, experience (college and professional), cover letter and references. Finalists will then be interviewed.
</div>

Newsroom Summer Intern

WPHL-TV

<div>
 WPHL-TV is looking for Summer Interns!
 
 
 Students will have an opportunity to gain a wide range of hands-on experience while interning in the morning news department. Interns work closely with producers, anchors and reporters both in-house and out in the field. At the station, interns will help producers research and write stories for the morning broadcast. If needed, they will also contact sources for additional information. Once trained, interns can help edit video using Adobe Premiere. Two major in-house responsibilities for interns are PHL17&rsquo;s social media and the show&rsquo;s guests. Interns will be responsible for posting on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter during the show and managing the guests before, during and after their segments.
 
 
 In the field, interns will learn how the camera equipment works, what camera shots matter and how reporters gather new information to differentiate live shots. Interns may function as field producers in the sense of coordinating interviews and attending press conferences. Other opportunities exist for those who are interested in learning more about directing and producing. Interns can shadow the producers in the control room and eventually try to produce a portion of the show themselves. For those interested in on-air opportunities, anchors and reporters will help students craft a reel.
 
 
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 Intern candidates must be currently enrolled and taking classes at a college/university.
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 Must be in their junior or senior year of study
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 Interns will be required to work any time between the hours 3:30AM - 11:30AM.
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 Reliable transportation is a must!
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</div>

Morning News Summer Intern

The Walt Disney Company

<div><div>Job ID 10146302 Location New York, New York, United States Business ABC News Date posted Mar. 27, 2026
<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary:</h4>
<div>About the Role and Program:
Join the podcast team at ABC News as a Podcast Production Intern! This role is an exciting opportunity to work with a small but dynamic team that produces and publishes podcasts in the genres of news and true crime. You will gain hands-on experience with popular shows like &quot;Start Here,&quot; &quot;The View: Behind the Table,&quot; and true crime programming under the 20/20 brand. This internship offers a comprehensive understanding of podcast production, from story selection to seeing the finished product rise in the charts. 
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026-January 2027.
What You Will Do:
As a Podcast Production Intern, you will be involved in both creative and operational tasks. You will assist producers with recording studio sessions, research competitor programming for marketing purposes, and aggregate analytics data on podcast performance.
On any given day you might:<ul><li>
Sit in on a studio recording, assisting with setup and breakdown</li><li>
Join a collaborative brainstorm for an upcoming launch&rsquo;s title and artwork design, sharing your ideas, based on competitive research, on how best to make the story pop</li><li>
Identify exciting clips from new releases to make our content stand out on social media</li><li>
Research a prospective podcast sponsor, preview a script for a podcast ad, or quality-check an ad recording before it goes live</li><li>
Participate in an editorial meeting for our daily news podcast, a true crime narrative, or chat show</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
A demonstrated interest in news</li><li>
Familiarity with and interest in the true crime genre</li><li>
Experience using audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, ProTools, or Audacity</li><li>
Keen interest in a career in podcasts, either in production or business</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Previous experience in journalism, television, news media production, or script writing</li><li>
Avid consumer/creator of podcasts</li></ul>
Eligibility Requirements &amp; Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Be at least 18 years of age</li><li>
Possess unrestricted work authorization</li></ul>
 Additional Information<ul><li>
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship</li><li>
Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027</li><li>
Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week</li><li>
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York area</li><li>
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work</li></ul>
Materials Required:<ul><li>
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your r&eacute;sum&eacute;. Applications without a portfolio link on the r&eacute;sum&eacute; 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.</li></ul> 

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 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.</div></div></div></div>

ABC News Podcast Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

ABC News

<div>About the role &amp; program:
Ever wonder what it&rsquo;s like to work in a fast-paced newsroom? The ABC News Assignment Desk is at the center of ABC&rsquo;s newsgathering operation, coordinating coverage across broadcast, digital, radio, and affiliate platforms. As an intern, you&rsquo;ll gain hands‑on experience in a real-time breaking news environment and learn how a 24/7 global news organization operates.
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026-January 2027.
A Day in the Life&hellip;
You will support multiple ABC News platforms, including the Assignment Desk, NewsOne (ABC&rsquo;s TV Affiliate News Service), and ABC News Radio. Responsibilities may include:
Assignment Desk<ul><li>
Answering phones and assisting with daily newsroom operations</li><li>
Conducting research and pitching story ideas</li><li>
Booking travel and coordinating logistics for field crews</li><li>
Pitching stories, research, making editorial calls, logging video feeds and transcribing tapes</li><li>
Writing stories or assist with livestream content for ABC News Digital</li></ul>
NewsOne<ul><li>
Cutting packages and fulfilling affiliate content requests</li><li>
Collaborating with NewsOne managers, producers, and correspondents</li><li>
Contributing to feature stories for NewsOne affiliates</li></ul>
News Radio<ul><li>
Supporting affiliate stations with content needs</li><li>
Transcribing correspondent packages and soundbites</li><li>
Assisting radio anchors, newswriters, and correspondents</li><li>
Pitching stories to Start Here, ABC News&rsquo; flagship daily news podcast</li></ul>
What we are looking for&hellip;<ul><li>
An avid news reader with a genuine interest in current affairs</li><li>
Detail oriented, works well under pressure and excellent multi-tasking skills</li><li>
Demonstrated interest (academic or internship) in journalism or production</li><li>
Experience working in a newsroom for an affiliate, newspaper, or established online publication preferred</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communications skills</li><li>
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications &amp; Skills:<ul><li>
Experience writing for either online or print publications</li></ul>
Eligibility Requirements &amp; Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Be at least 18 years of age</li><li>
Possess unrestricted work authorization</li></ul>
Additional Information<ul><li>
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship</li><li>
Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027</li><li>
Fully available Monday through Sunday to work flexible schedules with availability on weekends and evenings in case of breaking news, 40 hours each week</li><li>
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York, New York area</li><li>
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work</li></ul>
Materials Required:<ul><li>
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your r&eacute;sum&eacute;. Applications without a portfolio link on the r&eacute;sum&eacute; 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.</li></ul> 

The pay rate for this role in Washington, D.C. is $22.50 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.</div>

ABC News Assignment Desk Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

<div>About the Role and Program:
Join the podcast team at ABC News as a Podcast Production Intern! This role is an exciting opportunity to work with a small but dynamic team that produces and publishes podcasts in the genres of news and true crime. You will gain hands-on experience with popular shows like &quot;Start Here,&quot; &quot;The View: Behind the Table,&quot; and true crime programming under the 20/20 brand. This internship offers a comprehensive understanding of podcast production, from story selection to seeing the finished product rise in the charts. 
This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the New York, New York area from June 2026-January 2027.
What You Will Do:
As a Podcast Production Intern, you will be involved in both creative and operational tasks. You will assist producers with recording studio sessions, research competitor programming for marketing purposes, and aggregate analytics data on podcast performance.
On any given day you might:<ul><li>
Sit in on a studio recording, assisting with setup and breakdown</li><li>
Join a collaborative brainstorm for an upcoming launch&rsquo;s title and artwork design, sharing your ideas, based on competitive research, on how best to make the story pop</li><li>
Identify exciting clips from new releases to make our content stand out on social media</li><li>
Research a prospective podcast sponsor, preview a script for a podcast ad, or quality-check an ad recording before it goes live</li><li>
Participate in an editorial meeting for our daily news podcast, a true crime narrative, or chat show</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
A demonstrated interest in news</li><li>
Familiarity with and interest in the true crime genre</li><li>
Experience using audio editing software such as Adobe Audition, ProTools, or Audacity</li><li>
Keen interest in a career in podcasts, either in production or business</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Previous experience in journalism, television, news media production, or script writing</li><li>
Avid consumer/creator of podcasts</li></ul>
Eligibility Requirements &amp; Program Information
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Be at least 18 years of age</li><li>
Possess unrestricted work authorization</li></ul>
 Additional Information<ul><li>
Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship</li><li>
Fully available from June 2026 through January 2027</li><li>
Fully available from Monday through Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week</li><li>
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the New York area</li><li>
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work</li></ul>
Materials Required:<ul><li>
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your r&eacute;sum&eacute;. Applications without a portfolio link on the r&eacute;sum&eacute; 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.</li></ul> 

The pay rate for this role in New York is $22.50 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.</div>

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