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Internship at Disney in the US within the Newsroom Team 2020

Internship at Disney in the US within the Newsroom Team 2020

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

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09 Nov 2019
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Disney is offering an internship opportunity for a Newsroom Intern in California, the United States for the Spring of 2020. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station. The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. 

Responsibilities:

  1. Attend production meetings.
  2. Assist the assignment desk.
  3. Answer phones and conduct beat checks.
  4. View and log tapes.
  5. Transcribe interviews.
  6. Research news topics (including online/social media news research).
  7. Aid in the planning of news series.
  8. Observe editors, writers, producers, directors, and technical crews.
  9. Travel with reporters and field crews for stories and live remotes on occasion.

Basic Qualifications:

  1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Experience with MS Office.
  3. Prior newsroom internship.
  4. Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related major.
  5. Strong, ongoing knowledge of hard news/current events.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date.
  2. Courses are taken in producing/writing/editing
  3. Previous experience (academic or internship) in journalism (print and/or broadcast); television, news, and new media production; and/or television news script writing.
  4. Thorough knowledge/experience using social media.

Additional Information:

  1. At least 18 years of age
  2. Unrestricted work authorization
  3. Available full time for 12 weeks from January – May
  4. Ability to provide own relocation, housing, and transportation. The position is located in Fresno, CA.
  5. Enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college/university taking at least one class in the semester prior to participation in the internship program, or recently graduated within six months at the time of application

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