WTVD (ABC11) News Intern, Spring 2026

Job Summary:

About the Role & Program:

Ready to jumpstart your journalism career in one of the fastest growing and most dynamic news markets in the country? Join a leading newsroom in the vibrant Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area, where local stories make national headlines and interns are part of the action from day one. Whether it’s politics, tech, education, or breaking news, you’ll be in the middle of it all — learning from award-winning journalists, contributing to real-time coverage, and gaining hands-on experience that sets you apart in today’s competitive media landscape.

At ABC11/WTVD, we do not just cover the news, we are passionate about delivering impactful content, finding solutions and sharing it with our community. Now it is your turn to join the action as a Part-Time News Intern! We are looking for curious, motivated, and creative students who are enthusiastic about journalism and ready to learn from some of the best in business.

This internship is a part-time, six-month commitment in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area from January 2026-June 2026.

What You will Do:

During this internship, you will be working with our news team and other departments to develop strategies and content to reach more people in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area for ABC11 platforms!

• Collaborate with journalists and digital teams to develop compelling stories.

• Research, fact-check, and contribute content across TV, digital, and social media.

• Attend editorial meetings and pitch diverse, community-focused story ideas.

• Assist field crews and newsroom staff with planning and content gathering.

• Gain hands-on experience with newsroom tools and platforms.

• Explore multimedia storytelling through writing, shooting, editing, and publishing.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Have a strong interest in journalism, news production, or multimedia storytelling.

• An initiative-taker who can work solo but also thrives in a team.

• Someone who can juggle multiple deadlines.

• An inquisitive, creative thinker who is not afraid to pitch fresh story ideas.

• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Dalet, or newsroom tech.

If you are hungry to learn, ready to hustle, and enthusiastic about telling stories that matter—apply today and start your journalism journey at ABC11/WTVD!

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 January 2026 through June 2026

• Fully available from Sunday through Saturday, for the duration of the internship, 20 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program​ in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work​ in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville 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 North Carolina is $17.75 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: