Summer 2022 FOX News Media College Associate Program - Remote

Summer 2022 FOX News Media College Associate Program - Remote

Fox Corporation

Williamsburg, VA

Posted 3 years ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Job Description

    **OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY**
    **Fox News Media**
    FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the recently announced AVOD platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 19 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.
    **JOB DESCRIPTION**
    FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry's brightest talent. The FOX News Media College Associate Program is for motivated college students who are passionate about the news industry. College Associates are paid to gain real world work experience with guidance from top news professionals. College Associates are assigned to a department that matches their skill set, work experience, and career aspirations.
    PLEASE NOTE THIS INTERNSHIP IS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE AS A REMOTE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY.
    **ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:**
    - Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program
    - Current class standing of sophomore, (second year college student) or above
    - Strong academic record (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA)
    - Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program
    **STUDENTS SELECTED TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:**
    - Must demonstrate knowledge of current events and/or business news
    **STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SUMMER 2022 PROGRAM:**
    - Are required to provide a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter from adviser/registrar showing proof of enrollment and GPA
    **TO APPLY:**
    - Submit a 1-paged resume (PDF preferred)
    - Submit a cover letter (PDF Preferred)
    - Explain why your background and experience make you a good fit for our program this Summer
    - Share your top areas of interest
    **AREAS OF PLACEMENT:**
    You will be considered for an internship based on the content of your cover letter, as well as your prior experience and interests, as determined during the recruitment process. You may be placed on FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX News Digital, FOX Nation, or FOX Weather.
    **JOURNALISM/PRODUCTION AREAS:**
    - Multimedia Reporters
    - Post Production
    - Special Report
    - Your World with Neil Cavuto
    - Cavuto Live
    - Fox News at Night
    - Fox Weather
    - Programming Analytics
    - Booking
    - Media Production Group
    - Dallas Bureau
    - Fox Nation and Development
    - Fox Nation Marketing
    - Digital Editorial
    - Radio
    - Fox Business
    - Fox Business - Mornings with Maria
    - Fox and Friends First
    - Fox and Friends
    - Fox and Friends Weekend
    - Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace
    - Programming
    - Fox Business Assignment Desk
    - Hannity
    - Fox News Primetime
    **CORPORATE AREAS**
    - Diversity and Inclusion
    - Fox Nation Marketing
    - Accounting
    - Business Intelligence
    **SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE:**
    - GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 20, 2022
    - PROGRAM TIMELINE: June 20, 2022 to August 12, 2022
    - SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS: 32 hours per week
    NOTE: We are a 24/7 news operation. Schedules are based on department needs and your availability. Some departments work weekends and early/late schedules We do our best to work around your class schedule.
    **STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE:**
    **Successful students have:**
    - Knowledge of the company and news/media industry
    - Strong written & verbal communication skills
    - Strong understanding of current events on a national scale
    - Knowledge of software systems and programs relevant to your desired area of placement. For example:
    - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING - Excel
    - PRODUCTION - Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, iNews, Avid, FinalCut Pro, Dalet
    - EDITORIAL - SEO, CMS
    - The ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
    - The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts
    - A self-starter attitude and pro-active nature
    - Strong attention to detail
    **PROGRAM FEATURES:**
    FOX MASTER CLASSES: A variety of presentations, panels, discussions, and trainings geared toward advancing your knowledge of our company, industry, and software systems
    PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES: A variety of activities geared toward enhancing your professional development
    NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Numerous opportunities to connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company
    GET PUBLISHED: Showcase your skills and build your portfolio by pitching stories, writing, and producing for our online properties
    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
    At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.