OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox TV StationsFOX 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.JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are excited to offer a 6 month opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Production Trainee. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and training in television production, preparing you for full-time regular employment at a broadcast station.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as a floor director during live and pre-taped broadcasts.
Read and follow rundowns, adapting to changes as they occur.
Ensure talent is in their correct positions on time.
Operate ETC lighting board, JIB camera, target Vinten robotic pedestals, and other equipment.
Load and operate the prompter.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to take direction, work well with others, and perform under pressure to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn production equipment post-hire.
College degree, preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting, and be a recent graduate (within one year or less).
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 $13.00-15.00 per hour.Skills Required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Willingness to learn production equipment post-hire
- College degree, preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting, and be a recent graduate
Fox Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fox Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Fox Corporation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and fair in several roles and locations, with statements that the company pays well. Feedback suggests compensation aligns with market expectations for many employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental health programs, and preventive care access. Feedback suggests plan options and design contribute to a strong benefits experience.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, with vacation accrual, sick time, paid holidays, and floating days. Feedback suggests PTO compares favorably to other stations and supports work-life balance.
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What We Do
Fox Corporation produces and distributes compelling news, sports and entertainment content through its iconic domestic brands including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations. These brands hold cultural significance with consumers and commercial importance for distributors and advertisers. The breadth and depth of our footprint allows us to deliver content that engages and informs audiences, develops deeper consumer relationships and creates more compelling product offerings. FOX maintains an impressive track record of news, sports, and entertainment industry success that will shape our strategy to capitalize on current strengths and invest in new initiatives. For more information about Fox Corporation, please visit www.FoxCorporation.com.
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