OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX is proud to support a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community that attracts the industry’s brightest talent. The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, which provides valuable work experience and leadership skills.

The FOX Entertainment Business & Legal Affairs Internship is for motivated law students who are passionate about entertainment 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.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze legal issues related to the production of scripted and unscripted programming, in the areas of copyright, guild and union agreements, employment, etc.

• Draft production, talent, and license agreements under the supervision of an attorney

• Review existing agreements and compile resources for creative and business counterparts with respect to contractual obligations

• Various departmental operational tasks, as needed

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited law school and pursuing a JD during the length of the program

• Must be in either the first and second year or the second and third year of law school

• Strong academic record

• 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 Los Angeles, CA

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

• Share your top areas of interest

STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SPRING 2024 PROGRAM

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

SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE

General Application Deadline: Sunday, February 11, 2024

Program Timeline: We will have two summer sessions. Interns will work one of the sessions listed below.

Summer Session 1: Monday, June 3, 2024 - Friday, July 26, 2024

Summer Session 2: Monday, June 17, 2024 - Friday, August 9, 2024

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 FOX Entertainment programming and talent

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

• The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

• The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts

• A self-starter attitude and proactive nature

• Knowledge of iManage and Rightsline preferred

• Previous experience in contract review, drafting, and redlining preferred

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

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.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $30.00-30.00 per hour.

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.