Summer Intern - Entertainment Comedy Development
ABC
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 2/3/2020 5:04:00 AM PST
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Job Summary:
ABC Entertainment Group develops and produces compelling programming for broadcast on ABC in addition to other television and digital platforms. ABC Entertainment is responsible for all network primetime and late-night entertainment programming. ABC's viewing experience is enhanced through a variety of innovative and award-winning digital entertainment platforms, including a full-episode player on ABC.com and an iPad app, and extends to more than 1,000 platform partners worldwide via Disney Media Distribution.
As part of the ABC Entertainment Comedy Development team, you will be:
• Helping to shape the future of comedy on our network.
• Sharing ideas and opinions in a positive, inclusive environment.
• Finding ways to thoughtfully build upon existing systems to improve work flow and best serve the team.
Responsibilities:
Your Role...
• Learn by immersion: Observe the traditional broadcast development cycle from the ground up, learning the ins and outs of how a new idea becomes a new series.
• Anticipate needs: Monitor the work process of the team and implement new ways to add value.
• Dive into creative research: Take assignments from team members and make them your own, spearheading original research for upcoming development and helping expose the team to articles, programs, and other creative materials of which they may not have been aware.
• Be an ABC ambassador: Generate excitement among family and friends outside the walls of ABC for projects that are currently on air.
Responsibilities
may include:
• Providing administrative support to the team by answering phones, scheduling, printing material, and completing other office related tasks
• Creating a weekly article packet with relevant content to be distributed to the team
• Conducting project research
• Occasional script coverage
Basic Qualifications:
What you bring to the role…
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Proven skills utilizing MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• A passion for television and the entertainment industry
• Demonstrated strong written skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Junior or Senior-level standing, or a recent graduate within 6 months of graduation date
• Previous internship experience within a related field
• Major in English, Film & TV, or Communications
• Knowledge of current series on ABC and other networks is a plus
Additional Information:
Intern Eligibility:
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• At the time of application, must be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• All candidates must be able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the session.
• All candidates must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
Program Dates:
• All candidates must be available from May/June – August/September
• All candidates must be willing to work 40 hours/week
About Walt Disney Television:
Walt Disney Television (WDT) redefines the future of media and entertainment. Delivering compelling creative, great storytelling, ground-breaking technology, high-impact marketing and innovative distribution, WDT offers multiple opportunities to build a career that supports entertaining and informing the world. A key unit of The Walt Disney Company, one of the world's most admired vertically integrated media enterprises, WDT includes global live action and animation entertainment, news, owned television stations, and radio. If you've got a passion to join our team of talented professionals we want to hear your story.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call Walt Disney Television.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. 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 fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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