Intern

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a storyteller at heart with a pulse on breaking news Fox 29 Philadelphia is seeking motivated curious and collaborative individuals for our Newsroom Internship. This is a hands-on opportunity designed for college students ready to dive into the high-energy world of live news. You wont just be watching from the sidelines; youll be working directly with award-winning journalists producers and digital teams to create impactful content for our broadcast streaming and social platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Support: Assist with daily newsroom operations including story research fact-checking and pitch development.
• Content Creation: Write edit and publish engaging content across broadcast streaming and digital platforms.
• AI Integration: Gain hands-on experience navigating the intersection of journalism and technology by utilizing AI-driven tools by learning and implementing AI workflows that streamline production and enhance audience engagement on our 24/7 streaming services and programming.
• Production Assistance: Support producers with segment preparation scripting and the execution of live or recorded programming.
• Digital & Social Media: Monitor real-time trends contribute to social media strategy and help manage digital updates to keep our audience informed 24/7.
• Field & Studio Exposure: Assist crews and reporters in the field and observe studio production to gain a 360-degree view of how a newsroom functions.
• Collaborative Execution: Work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Academic Standing: Must be a Junior or Senior with a strong academic record.
• Major: Journalism Broadcast Communications Media or a related field.
• Passion for News: A demonstrated interest in broadcast journalism streaming technology and digital storytelling.
• Communication Skills: Excellent writing and verbal communication skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Professionalism: Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure while working in a dead-line-driven environment.

What Youll Gain

• Mentorship: Work side-by-side with industry veterans who are committed to your professional growth.
• Portfolio Building: Opportunities to contribute to professional-grade content that reaches a wide audience.
• Hands-on Experience: Real-world exposure to the technology and editorial workflows that power a modern newsroom.

If youre ready to turn your passion for storytelling into professional experience and see how a modern newsroom operates from the inside out we want to hear from youapply today and help us shape the future of news!

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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.