Virtual College Associate Program

FALL 2020 FOX NEWS MEDIA VIRTUAL COLLEGE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM

Job Number: R50012109

Brand: Fox News Media

Job Type: Internships

Location: Home Office, New York

Job Posting Date: June 30, 2020

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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 Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOX News podcasts and the direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service FOX Nation. A top five-cable network, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 18 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks as the number one business channel on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX News Media Virtual 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

If selected to move forward in the interview process:

Demonstrated knowledge of current events and/or business news

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

Explain why your background and experience make you a good fit for our virtual program this Fall

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, Fox Nation, Foxnews.com, or Foxbusiness.com.

Journalism

TV: production, writing, research, booking, assignment desk, technical operations, graphics

Web: writing, reporting, production

Social Media

Corporate

Business Development

Finance

Human Resources

Accounting

Marketing

Technology

Software Engineering

FALL 2020 SCHEDULE:

General Application Deadline: August 16, 2020

Program Timeline: September 14, 2020 – November 20, 2020

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16-24 hours per week

NOTE: We are a 24/7 news operation. Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability. 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

Software Engineering – HTML, CSS, JavaScript

The ability to work in a fast pace and deadline driven environment

The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts

A self-starter attitude and pro-active nature

Comfortability asking questions and following directions

Strong attention to detail