Spring Paid Intern - Media Relations
Fox Sports
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FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX'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 ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming;
FS1 is America's new national multi-sport cable channel that launched on August 17, 2013 in approximately 90 million homes and boasts nearly 5,000 hours of live event, news and original programming annually. The channel has several pillar sports: college basketball and football, MLB, NASCAR, NFL (ancillary programs), international soccer, UFC and Golden Boy boxing, USGA events, including the U.S. Open, and the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022 as well as the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2019. Original programs include: FOX SPORTS LIVE; NASCAR RACE HUB; MLB WHIPAROUND; THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER; UFC TONIGHT; THE HERD WITH COLIN COWHERD; SPEAK FOR YOURSELF; and GARBAGE TIME WITH KATIE NOLAN. FOX Sports GO, a new authenticated mobile sports experience for iPhone, iPad, Android devices and the web, serves as the channel's digital extension. The app offers more than 1,100 live games and events from cross FOX Sports, FS1, FS2 and FOX Sports' 22 regional sports networks, as well as scores, highlights, news, stats and analysis.
FOX Sports Regional Networks, FOX's network of owned-and-operated regional networks is the nation's leading provider of local sports across the U.S. As the TV home to nearly two-thirds of all MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States FSN produces close to thousands of live local events each year, in addition to its thousands of home team games and a wide variety of locally produced sports programs.
In the midst of this fast-paced environment, FOX Sports offers paid fall, spring and summer internships to students who are looking to supplement their education with related experience in sports media relations.
We are currently in search of enthusiastic, ambitious interns to assist in the day-to-day activities of the FOX Sports Media Relations office. Major responsibilities include monitoring press coverage of FOX Sports programs and events as well as the creation and distribution of a daily media digest that is utilized by each department within the division. Opportunities to develop communication skills through writing press materials for FOX Sports properties-including the NFL, MLB, NASCAR, UFC, USGA, UEFA, Big Ten, Pac-12-will be made available to the interns. Additional responsibilities may include managing and updating FOX Sports Press Pass, maintaining photo/publicity files, responding to media requests and assisting the department with special projects and events.
Qualifications:
• Communications, Sports Management, Journalism majors/minors preferred.
• Applicants should be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of and interest in FOX Sports properties is desirable as well as social media proficiency.
To participate in Fox's Internship program you must meet the following criteria:
• Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university and be sophomore status or above.
• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship by the Company.
• Housing is not provided, so please have a housing option guaranteed before applying.
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications.
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.