Summer Intern - Alternative Entertainment
Fox
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 5/21/2018 4:05:00 PM PST
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
The Alternative Entertainment department consists of the unscripted programs and specials on FOX, including Beat Shazam, Love Connection, F Word, Showtime At The Apollo, So You Think You Can Dance, , Hell's Kitchen, MasterChef, Teen Choice Awards, and The Primetime Emmy Awards.
Current projects and tasks that will be assigned to the intern(s):
Provide general assistance for Alternative Entertainment executives including, but not limited to, answering & logging phone calls, rolling calls, database entry, filing, photocopying, research, spread sheet data entry, on the lot runs, DVD duplication, assistance with department video database, show ticket distribution and internal & competitive reports. All of the assignments will provide interns with a broad exposure to inner workings of network television and will give them the opportunity to develop office/communication skills.
Please note this is not an entry level internship and previous experience is required and desk/coverage/phone experience is highly preferred.
Learning objectives:
Broad exposure to inner workings of network television will give interns the opportunity to gain a number of skills that will help them obtain employment in the industry, including:
• Knowledge of the industry, network operations and television production needs.
• Office and communication skills -- including phone experience, using software systems and computer programs for a variety of tasks and applications.
• An understanding of the relationships between various network departments and their contributions to successful programming.
• Exposure to behind-the-scenes production facilities.
• Knowledge of reality and non-scripted television programming.
Qualifications
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with set deadlines.
• Handle a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Typing: Minimum of 30 wpm.
• Know Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Business phone skills high priority
• Previous desk experience strongly preferred
• Desire for unscripted/alternative television needed
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. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.