WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Summer 2026
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion &
Publicity Intern, Summer 2026 Req ID: 10138408 Job 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 and “Local-ish”. 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 May 2026 through July 2026 All
candidates must be willing to work 18 hours/week during a Monday
through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your
supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, and holidays) Able
to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program
in the Chicago, Illinois area Able to provide/have reliable
transportation to/from work 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. The pay rate for this role in Illinois is $18.00 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. Job
Posting Segment: Disney Networks Job Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks All Primary Job Posting Category: Production Intern
Employment Type: Part time Primary City, State, Region, Postal
Code: Chicago, IL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted: 2026-03-06
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