Chicago, the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network, has been the No. 1 leader in local news since March 1986. The station’s offices and studios are in downtown Chicago's Loop. The I-Team’s Consumer Investigative Unit assists viewers who have been wronged or scammed, investigates patterns of complaints against companies, and alerts the public about data and privacy risks. They also conduct deep research using the Freedom of Information Act to uncover issues affecting consumers' finances.
The I-Team Consumer Intern will assist in researching complaints, responding to hotline calls and emails, attending field shoots, logging interviews, setting up interviews, submitting FOIA requests, and finding original digital stories. Applicants should have experience in editorial research, communication skills for handling viewer complaints, and a strong initiative. Preferred candidates will have journalism or broadcast television studies and a good judgment of potential investigative stories.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, enrolled in an accredited college or university, and available from June 2025 to January 2026, working 20 hours per week. The internship is based in Chicago, requiring local housing and transportation. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with potential benefits. Interested candidates can apply at Disney Careers using Job ID: 10111366. WLS Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and Disney encourages diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
