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ABC7 Chicago / Disney / independent application guide

I-Team Consumer Intern, Spring 2027: eligibility & how to apply

A six-month investigative consumer-news internship involving research, viewer follow-up, field shoots, interview logging, and public-records requests.

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College yearCurrent college students · juniors/seniors preferred
CompensationPaid
Location / arrangementChicago, IllinoisPart-time on site
Availability at reviewSpring 2027 posting available at review

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.
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A missing portfolio link makes the application packet incomplete according to the posting.

Dates, pay & program timing

No universal cutoff confirmed

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

  1. Confirm the role is still available and that the January-to-June schedule works with your classes.
  2. Add the required portfolio URL directly to your resume and test it in a private browser window.
  3. Apply through Disney Careers and retain job 10158832 in your application tracker.
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