What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Services Trainee position at Fox Television Stations?
Overview Of The Company
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. 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.
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Creative Services Trainee will gain extensive hands-on experience covering various duties in preparation for full-time employment at a broadcast TV station. The Trainee will be immersed in creative development and multimedia production, supporting FOX 5’s news, lifestyle, entertainment, sports programming and associated digital channels.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide hands-on assistance with Creative Services production, including lighting, grip, electric, camera, audio, scripts, and teleprompter operation.
Actively learn to curate, pitch, write, and produce content ideas, ensuring relevance and alignment with our station's brands, shows, digital products, and associated audiences.
Create multimedia elements, including video edits and spots for broadcast, digital media, or internal use.
Network and build rapport within the organization to cultivate collaborative relationships.
Display initiative by pitching and testing new ideas to bring a fresh perspective to the team.
Extend reach and engagement through savvy social media and digital marketing tactics.
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in a fast-paced environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Passionate, proactive self-starter with an eagerness to thrive in the media industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate and quickly develop relationships.
They have demonstrated creativity and an innovative approach to content creation.
Meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to meet strict deadlines.
Fundamental computer proficiency.
Preferable experience in social media content and digital marketing strategies.
A recent college graduate (within one year or less) holding a degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Film & Video, Design, or a related field.
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.
to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
Fox TV Stations
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. 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.
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Creative Services Trainee will gain extensive hands-on experience covering various duties in preparation for full-time employment at a broadcast TV station. The Trainee will be immersed in creative development and multimedia production, supporting FOX 5’s news, lifestyle, entertainment, sports programming and associated digital channels.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide hands-on assistance with Creative Services production, including lighting, grip, electric, camera, audio, scripts, and teleprompter operation.
Actively learn to curate, pitch, write, and produce content ideas, ensuring relevance and alignment with our station's brands, shows, digital products, and associated audiences.
Create multimedia elements, including video edits and spots for broadcast, digital media, or internal use.
Network and build rapport within the organization to cultivate collaborative relationships.
Display initiative by pitching and testing new ideas to bring a fresh perspective to the team.
Extend reach and engagement through savvy social media and digital marketing tactics.
Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned in a fast-paced environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Passionate, proactive self-starter with an eagerness to thrive in the media industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate and quickly develop relationships.
They have demonstrated creativity and an innovative approach to content creation.
Meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to meet strict deadlines.
Fundamental computer proficiency.
Preferable experience in social media content and digital marketing strategies.
- NOTE: Applicants must submit a demo reel, scripts, storyboards, or other work examples.
A recent college graduate (within one year or less) holding a degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Film & Video, Design, or a related field.
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.
to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.
