WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Spring 2027
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What you'll do
- Working with producers to create promos and content for special programs, live parades.
- Pitching story ideas to the programming team and responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion.
- Working on our weekly talk show, “Windy City Weekend”, helping with social media and other production tasks involved with getting a weekly show on the air.
- Gaining exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Promotion, Production and Publicity.
What they're looking for
- Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
- 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 January 2027 through June 2027
- All candidates must be willing and able to work 18 hours per week for the duration of the internship. Hours are preferably scheduled across three days per week, with Fridays strongly preferred.
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Chicago, IL area
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Job Posting Title:
WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Spring 2027Req ID:
10158839Job Description:
About the Role & Program:
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network.
ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are located in The Loop in downtown Chicago!
What You Will Do:
Our Creative Services internship program is very hands-on. As our intern you will gain knowledge and real-world experience in production, post-production, promotion writing, and digital media marketing. You will also be helping the station’s public relations, writing press releases, talent bios, creating internal newsletter and proof reading.
On any given day you may be doing the following:
Working with producers to create promos and content for special programs, live parades.
Pitching story ideas to the programming team and responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion.
Working on our weekly talk show, “Windy City Weekend”, helping with social media and other production tasks involved with getting a weekly show on the air.
Gaining exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Promotion, Production and Publicity. Video editing experience is essential.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere
Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Education:
Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Video Production, or related major
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
All candidates must be willing and able to work 18 hours per week for the duration of the internship. Hours are preferably scheduled across three days per week, with Fridays strongly preferred.
Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Chicago, IL area
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, IL area
Materials Required:
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.
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Disney NetworksJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Production InternEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Chicago, IL, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-16Company
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