Who can apply?
- Enrolled at an accredited college or university and taking at least one class when applying, or currently participating in a qualifying Disney program.
- Junior or senior standing is preferred rather than stated as a mandatory minimum.
- Applicants must be 18 or older, have unrestricted work authorization, provide their own Chicago-area housing and transportation, and include a portfolio link on the resume.
A missing portfolio link makes the application packet incomplete according to the posting.
Dates, pay & program timing
The internship runs January through June 2027 for 18 hours per week during the Monday-to-Friday business week. The listed Illinois rate is $20 per hour. No closing date is stated on the posting.
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How to apply to ABC7 Chicago / Disney
- Confirm the role is still available and that the January-to-June schedule works with your classes.
- Add the required portfolio URL directly to your resume and test it in a private browser window.
- Apply through Disney Careers and retain job 10158832 in your application tracker.
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