WPVI- TV (6abc) Technology Intern, Spring 2027

About the role

About the Role & Program:

WPVI-TV, a Disney/ABC–owned television station in Pennsylvania, is the most-watched television station in the Philadelphia Television market. WPVI’s evening news is one of the highest-watched evening broadcasts in the country!

What You Will Do:

The WPVI Technology team is responsible for crafting and maintaining the broadcast, IT, and newsroom systems that enable WPVI to create and deliver the news every day! As the intern, you will be working with Broadcast Engineers, IT Specialists & Project Mangers helping to roll out new Broadcast and IT equipment, and tackle broadcast issues as they come up. Every day there will be a new opportunity to learn something new about what it takes to be the #1 broadcast station in the country.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiar with basic video production including installation of equipment
• Understanding of television production workflows
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Familiarity with broadcast production & distribution systems
• Understanding of the network affiliate relationship model
• Previous work or internship in the field of television

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• 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

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
• Fully available for the duration of the internship working 20 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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.

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

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WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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