OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, 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, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

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.

Please note that this internship is an on-site opportunity in Chicago, IL.

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

• 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 Chicago, IL

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

• Share your top areas of interest

STUDENTS ACCEPTED INTO THE SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM

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

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. Areas of placement include:

• Broadcast Engineering: Intern will assist with the installation of new set electronics and performer maintenance on broadcast systems.

• Digital: Intern will collaborate closely with the Digital Content, Digital Partnerships, Streaming, and Video Operations teams to support content strategy, social media distribution, video archiving, customer relationship management, and digital research.

• Marketing: Intern will support brand marketing, sports marketing, social media promotion, event planning, and other event marketing initiatives, including BTN Big 10K, Football Media Days, and B1G Tailgate.

• Original Production: Intern will assist in the production of original programming by conducting interviews, screening and locating footage, organizing BTN assets, creating player reels and scenic reels, and participating in Big Ten Football Media Day.

• Remote Production: Intern will work with production staff to prepare for live game broadcasts on the Big Ten Network and B1G+. Responsibilities include preparing for coverage of fall sports such as football, assisting with Big Ten Volleyball media days, and organizing various production elements and paperwork for the upcoming season.

• Sponsorship: Intern with support the Corporate Partnership department in managing select Big Ten partner activations, which include pre-event planning, on-site event activation (e.g., Football Media Days), and recap reports. The intern will also assist in selecting Summer 2025 Partner Events.

• Studio Production: Intern will help prepare for the upcoming season and assist with the production of the B1G Today studio show. Their tasks will include logging games, finding footage, and researching historical stories. Interns will also participate in the planning and production of football and volleyball media events.

SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE:

General Application Deadline: Sunday, February 9, 2025

Program Timeline: Monday June 2, 2025 - Friday, August 1st, 2025

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32-40 hours per week. Please note that schedules vary based on department needs and your availability.

STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE:

Successful students have:

• Knowledge of current Big Ten Network 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.

• 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

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.

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.