WPVI - TV (6abc) News Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

WPVI-TV is an ABC owned television station (OTVS) located in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 6abc/Action News, is Philadelphia's #1 source for news! For more than 50 years Action News has been bringing the biggest stories of the day to viewers in the Delaware Valley, an area covering Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey, currently representing more than 8 million people!

This internship is a part-time, six-month commitment in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area from June 2026 - January 2027.

What You Will Do:

Our Action News is looking for an intern who wants to learn from the experienced team from Philadelphia’s #1 source for news. Our ideal candidate is ready to develop their news judgment, writing skills, and prepared to experience what broadcast news brings daily.

On any given day you might:

• Travel with reporters and photojournalists for newsgathering and live remotes, also assisting producers with election‑coverage content

• Write copy and edit video for newscasts

• Gain experience editing in Dalet

• Observe producers and executive producers in their respective roles

• Attend morning and afternoon editorial meetings

• Get an up-close look at how news is distributed beyond TV to our myriad of digital and social media platforms

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in broadcasting, new media production or script writing

• Proficiency with video editing experience in Adobe Premiere

• Proficiency with social media

• Ability to thrive in a team environment but also work well independently

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Declared major or previous coursework in a mass media/new media-related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are June 2026 through January 2027

• All candidates must be willing to work 20 hours/week during a Monday through Sunday schedule (hours and days to be determined by your supervisor, and could include nights, weekends, holidays and possibly overnights).

• Able to provide own housing for the duration of internship program in the Philadelphia, PA area

• Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work in the Philadelphia, PA 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.

The pay rate for this role in Pennsylvania 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: