OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports' digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry's brightest talent. The FOX Sports Internship Program is for motivated college students who are passionate about sports and the media industry. FOX Interns are paid to gain real world work experience with guidance from top industry professionals. FOX Interns are assigned to a department that matches their skill set, work experience, and career aspirations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program

• Current class standing of sophomore, (second-year college student) or above

• Strong academic record (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA)

• Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program

• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned internship site

• Must be able to work on-site in Charlotte, NC

STUDENTS SELECTED TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS:

Must demonstrate knowledge of the company and sports media industry

TO APPLY:

• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)

• Submit a cover letter (PDF Preferred)

• Explain why your background and experience make you a good fit for our program this Summer

• Share your top areas of interest

STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM:

Are required to provide a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter from adviser/registrar showing proof of enrollment and GPA

AREAS OF PLACEMENT:

You will be considered for an internship based on the content of your cover letter, as well as your prior experience and interests, as determined during the recruitment process. Area of placement may include (but are not limited to):

• FOX Sports Media Group

• Network Operations Team

• Production

SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE:

• GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, February 12, 2023

• SUMMER PROGRAM: Eight weeks starting Monday, June 5, 2023 or Tuesday, June 20, 2023

• SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS: 32-40 hours per week

• NOTE: Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability.

STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE:

Successful students have:

• Knowledge of current NASCAR and Fox Sports programming and talent

• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives

• Knowledge of software/technical skills applicable to your areas of placement. For example:

  • Production - Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, iNews, Avid, FinalCut Pro, Dalet

  • Network Operations - Videography with ENG and/or digital cinema gear

• Knowledge of and passion for a variety of sports

• A detail-oriented nature with strong organizational skills

• Self-starter attitude and team player

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

PROGRAM FEATURES:

• FOX MASTER CLASSES: A variety of presentations, panels, discussions, and trainings geared toward advancing your knowledge of our company, industry, and software systems

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES: A variety of activities geared toward enhancing your professional development

• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Numerous opportunities to connect with fellow interns and other professionals within the company

• GET PUBLISHED: Showcase your skills and build your portfolio by pitching stories, writing, and producing for our online properties

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.

Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn.

Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.