Six-month training program supporting television newsroom operations and broadcast news production. Responsibilities include researching and verifying stories, assisting with breaking-news coverage, coordinating video clips and live feeds in Scando, monitoring news sources and social content, logging footage, organizing scripts, and supporting press conferences and interviews. The trainee may also accompany reporters and photographers for field coverage while developing skills for entry-level broadcast journalism roles.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations (FTS) owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations, including stations in 14 of the top 15 markets and duopolies in 11. Eighteen are FOX Network affiliates, and together the stations produce approximately 1,300 hours of local news every week. FOX LOCAL, the company's free ad-supported digital and streaming product, extends that news, weather and local content across connected TV & mobile devices. LiveNOW from FOX expands the FTS portfolio even further as the only national streaming services to be truly live 24/7, covering breaking news and events as they happen.JOB DESCRIPTIONFOX 5 / WNYW offers a hands-on, six-month training program for college graduates interested in obtaining valuable experience in the various fields of television broadcasting. Trainees gain practical experience working alongside industry professionals while developing the skills needed to pursue entry-level opportunities in broadcast journalism. The program provides exposure to daily newsroom operations, news production, and editorial processes. The goal is to provide the trainee with the prerequisite skills to acquire an entry-level position in the broadcasting field.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Assignment Desk to support daily newsroom operations and the production of FOX 5's Noon, 5 PM, 6 PM, and 10 PM newscasts.
- Research, develop, and verify news stories using wire services, digital platforms, and other news-gathering resources.
- Assist with daily news planning, story development, and coverage of breaking news events.
- Coordinate incoming video clips and live feeds with the ingest team using newsroom systems, including Scando.
- Monitor news sources, respond to phone calls and correspondence from viewers and contacts, and gather information for potential stories.
- Assist with logging footage, organizing scripts, and preparing materials for daily newscasts.
- Support the coordination of press conferences, interviews, and other news-gathering opportunities.
- Monitor vertical video livestreams and content for platforms such as TikTok.
- Gain exposure to field reporting by potentially accompanying reporters and photographers on location for general assignment coverage.
Requirements
- College graduate with a working knowledge of television news broadcasting, journalism, or communications.
- Strong interest in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism or television news production.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environment.
- Strong research, communication, and organizational skills, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with newsroom staff.
- Availability to work one of the following Monday–Friday schedules:
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $17.00 per hour.Fox Corporation New York, New York, USA Office
New York, NY, United States, 10036
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