ABC News Podcast Production Intern, Summer/Fall 2026
Join the podcast team at ABC News as a Podcast Production Intern! This role is an exciting opportunity to work with a small but dynamic team that produces and publishes podcasts in the genres of news and true crime. You will gain hands-on experience with popular shows like “Start Here,” “The View: Behind the Table,” and true crime programming under the 20/20 brand.
About the Role: This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment from June 2026 through January 2027, requiring 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday). You will be involved in both creative and operational tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist producers with recording studio sessions, setup, and breakdown
- Research competitor programming for marketing purposes
- Aggregate analytics data on podcast performance
- Identify exciting clips from new releases for social media distribution
- Participate in collaborative brainstorming for podcast launches
- Research prospective podcast sponsors and quality-check ad recordings
- Participate in editorial meetings for news, true crime, and chat shows
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in news
- Familiarity with and interest in the true crime genre
- Experience using audio editing software (Adobe Audition, ProTools, or Audacity)
- Keen interest in a career in podcasts, either in production or business
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university or Disney College Program participant
- At least 18 years of age with unrestricted work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in journalism, television, news media production, or script writing
- Avid consumer/creator of podcasts
Portfolio Required: A portfolio review is mandatory for this position. Include a portfolio link on your résumé for full consideration.