Summer 2023 FOX Entertainment Internship Program
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. FOX has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. FOX Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the Fox family are brands such as TUBI, FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX SPORTS, FOX NEWS, FOX BET, Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry's brightest talent. The FOX Entertainment Internship Program is for motivated college students who are passionate about entertainment and the media industry. FOX Interns are paid to gain real world work experience with guidance from top industry professionals. FOX Interns are assigned to a department that matches their skill set, work experience, and career aspirations.
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
Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site
Must be able to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY
STUDENTS SELECTED TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Must demonstrate knowledge of company and entertainment media industry
TO APPLY:
Submit a 1-page 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
Indicate your office location of choice
STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM:
Are required to provide a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter from adviser/registrar showing proof of enrollment and GPA
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. Area of placement may include (but are not limited to):
Alternative Development
Alternative Production
Animation Development
Comedy Development
Drama Development
Experiences and Design
Marketing, Content Partnerships
Marketing, Creative Multi-Platform
Marketing, Social/Digital Media
Marketing, Strategy
MarVista Entertainment
Music
Production & Post Technology
Publicity (LA)
Publicity (NY)
Research (LA)
Research (NY)
Social Media
Talent Relations
SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE:
GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 12, 2023
SUMMER PROGRAM : Eight weeks starting Monday, June 5, 2023 or Tuesday, June 20, 2023
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS: 32-40 hours per week
NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability.
STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE:
Successful students have:
Knowledge of current Fox Entertainment programming and talent
The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives
Knowledge of software applicable to your areas of placement. For example:
Development - Script coverage, Final Draft
Production - Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, iNews, Avid, FinalCut Pro, Dalet
Proper phone etiquette
A detail-oriented nature with strong organizational skills
Self-starter attitude and team player
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
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.
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.
We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn.
Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.