6-Month Training Program

This is a Full Time Job

6-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM (NY)

FOX 5 - WNYW offers a hands-on 6- Month Training Program for College Graduates interested in obtaining valuable experience in the various fields of Television Broadcasting. This training program requires no previous broadcast work experience, thereby, when the six months training period is completed, the goal is to provide the trainee with the prerequisite skills to acquire an entry-level position in the broadcasting field.

The Six Month Training Program is offered in the following departments:
• Engineering/Production
• Newsroom
• "Good Day New York"

The Training Program offers:
• Hands on training with experts in the various fields of broadcasting.
• Access to staff employment opportunities pending availability and qualifications.
• Six months of employment which includes a full work week of 37.5 hours at a pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Newsroom Trainee

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm or

Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm

Works directly with the Assignment Desk; the Newsroom Trainee will learn the daily operations involved in producing and putting together The Noon, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm News programs. Daily responsibilities include providing input and research for News stories and future News planning through wire services and electronic newsgathering. Some location shooting with reporters and photographers on the field for general assignment reporting may be available, handling phone calls with news sources, viewers and correspondence, researching and validating stories for daily newscasts, assist with logging footage, scripts and preparation for breaking news events, assist with coordination of daily press conferences and interview opportunities. Must be a college graduate and have working knowledge of a news broadcasting, journalism and communications.

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.

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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: $15.00-15.00 per hour.