WLS-TV (ABC7) News Intern, Spring 2027

What you'd do

• Junior or senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media or related field
• 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
• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
• Fully available for the duration of the internship, working 18 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Chicago, IL area

What they want

• Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production, or script writing
• Proficiency with social media
• Experience with working in independent and collaborative environments

About Disney

ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily linear and streaming newscasts and has been in the number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are in The Loop in downtown Chicago. This internship is a part time (18 hours a week), six-month commitment in the Chicago, IL area from January 2027-June 2027. What You Will Do ABC7 Chicago is looking for an intern who wants…