Trainee

Job Description

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the US These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are You Ready to Kickstart Your Broadcasting Career?

WTXF, Fox 29 Philadelphia, invites passionate and driven college graduates to apply for a unique opportunity to jumpstart their broadcasting career in one of the nation's Top 4 markets. Our comprehensive Trainee Program offers the perfect blend of education, hands-on experience, and professional development to prepare you for a dynamic future in the broadcasting industry.

About the Trainee Program: Join us for an exhilarating 6-month journey designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of broadcasting. This paid trainee position provides an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments, including News, Sports, and Entertainment Programming. You'll also gain insight into the integral roles of Sales, Finance, and Engineering-each essential to the success of our television station.

Your Role: From day one, you'll tackle real challenges and contribute to the creation of compelling shows and content that captivates our audience. You'll be given focused tasks and projects, working alongside industry professionals to devise strategic game plans aimed at enhancing our station's growth and reach. By the end of this program, you'll have developed the essential skills required to pursue an entry-level position within the broadcasting field, equipped with a deep understanding of the industry's varied and exciting roles.

Who We're Looking For:

Education: College degree, preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting. Must be a recent college graduate (within one year or less).

Attributes: We're seeking candidates who are outgoing, goal-oriented, and brimming with excitement about forging a career within the broadcasting industry. If you're eager to learn by doing and ready to embrace every opportunity, we want to hear from you.

Why WTXF, Fox 29 Philadelphia? As a cornerstone of the Philadelphia community, WTXF is dedicated to nurturing emerging talent. Our commitment to excellence in broadcasting is continuous, as seen in our high-quality programming and innovative approach to storytelling. By joining us, you'll become part of a legacy of successful broadcasters who started their careers within these very walls.

Launch your journey in broadcasting today and become a vital part of WTXF, Fox 29 Philadelphia. Apply now and shape the vibrant landscape of television media!

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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.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8jebx-18-189-171-86-42 in your application.