ABC News Rights & Clearances Intern, Summer 2026
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10138391 Standort New York City, New York, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 04/02/2026 Unternehmen ABC NewsJob-Zusammenfassung:
About the Role & Program
ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View.” Platforms include 24/7 streaming channel ABC News Live featuring “Prime with Linsey Davis,” ABC News Studios, ABC News Digital, ABC Audio and NewsOne. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. If selected for this role, you will report directly to the Senior Manager, Rights & Clearances.
What You Will Do
The Rights and Clearances Legal Intern will assist the department's team with a range of projects involving the licensing of third-party content for ABC News programming, as well as the distribution of ABC News material to partners and clients. The ideal candidate should possess a foundational knowledge of copyright and contract law, in addition to familiarity with the television and digital media industries. This position requires a team player who will interact daily with the Rights & Clearance staff, the production staff, the legal department, editorial practices, ABC News Studios, the NewsOne affiliate service, the internet group and other departments.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Conduct copyright research
Coordinate with show producers to obtain information regarding show rights
Assist with various administrative projects as assigned by department management
Required Qualifications & Skills
Demonstrated strong interest in entertainment law, the television industry, and negotiation theory or strategy; completion of relevant coursework is advantageous.
Must be able to screen footage and provide administrative and research assistance for current news shows and new programming and distribution opportunities, and assistance with other assigned projects.
Must have ability and willingness to work in fast-paced, 24/7 breaking news environment along with the ability to manage and prioritize workflow according to our programming needs.
Works well under pressure and in a team-setting, including engaging with cross-functional partners.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Proven experience working effectively within collaborative teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of successfully multitasking in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous work experience in the entertainment industry or other creative industries.
Education
Junior or Senior year preferred
Major or previous coursework with a business, entertainment, Television, Humanities, and Journalism.
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
The approximate dates of this internship are May/June 2026 through August/September 2026
Able to work Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST
Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the New York City
Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in New York is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Über ABC News:
Die Disney Entertainment Television-Gruppe erstellt originale Unterhaltungs- und Nachrichteninhalte für die Streaming-Plattformen des Unternehmens und seine Kabel- und Broadcast-Netzwerke.
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
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