INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS:
•No less than 16 hours per week at the station. (Some departments require evening and/or weekend assignments, as noted.)
•A statement from the educational institution verifying credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
•The Spring 2010 session will be from Tuesday January 12th through Friday April 23rd.
• Students applying must be of junior, senior or Graduate standing in college.

EXPECTATIONS:
•Professionalism in communication, personal presentation, punctuality and attendance.
•Demonstration of initiative, willingness to develop new and useful skills, and enthusiasm in the performance of all tasks.
•Knowledge of WTXF-FOX 29 Philadelphia's programming, including, but not limited to: The FOX Network, The Ten O'Clock News, and Good Day Philadelphia.

TO APPLY:
• Click here to print out the internship application

http://media.myfoxphilly.com/PDF/FOX29_Intern_Application.pdf

If you have trouble printing the application please call the Internship Hotline to request an application to be sent to your house. (215) 982-5229

•Mail completed application, resume and cover letter to:

FOX Philadelphia
ATTN: FOX Internship Program
330 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

•OR Fax completed application, resume and cover letter to (215) 982-5498, attention FOX Internship Program.

INTERVIEWS
•You will be contacted by phone or email after your application, resume and cover letter has been received and reviewed.
•They will be conducted on Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM at FOX29
•Do you need to know how to get here? Click here for directions

DATES
The following are the dates of our internship sessions:
Spring 2010 Tuesday, January 12th - Friday, April 23rd
Summer 2010 Tuesday May 18th - Friday, August 13th
Fall 2010 Tuesday September 7th - Friday, December 10th

Meet our Fall 2009 Interns:
Human Resources -
Michelle Provencher- Temple University
Community Affairs -
Ronni Cain- West Chester University
Amber Henry- Messiah College
News -
Laura D’Alfonso- Temple University
Rachel Hooper- Temple University
Morgan McGlinsey- Kutztown University
Paula Reid- University of Pennsylvania
Monica Sellecchia- Temple University
Candice Walker- Temple University
Kali Wyrosdic – Temple University
Sports -
Salvatore Brucculeri- Rider University
Steven Gerstley- Widener University
Good Day Philadelphia -
Rachael Donnelly- Rowan University
Torri Grice- LaSalle University
Katherine Mahoney- Neumann College
Sales-
Christopher Hare- Temple University

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Minimum Qualifications: Junior or Senior status in an accredited college or university, majoring in related fields of study, the ability to contribute a minimum of 16 hours per week, and reliable transportation to our facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All internships are non-paid, and may be taken only for college credit (academic credit for the internship is required). Arrangements to obtain credit must be made with your Advisor or Internship Coordinator prior to beginning your internship at WTXF. Your Advisor or Internship Coordinator will be required to certify your eligibility for academic credit. Please refer to an Internship Application.
Application Deadlines:
Summer Semester Internships March 1
Fall Semester Internships July 1
Spring Semester Internships November 1

DEPARTMENTAL INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES
We offer intern opportunities in the following areas:
•Community Affairs
•Human Resources
•Sales
•Creative Services
•Sports
•News
•Information Technology
•Finance
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
•Preparation, including copywriting of Community Update
•Maintenance of community leader files
•Topic research for special projects
•Assist in community leader/group contact
•Assist in public service production sessions
•General administrative
Hours needed: Mon. - Fri. 9am to 5:30pm; Monday mornings a MUST!
HUMAN RESOURCES
•Assist with Affirmative Action Reports
•Assist in screening resumes
•Assist with internship recruitment
Hours needed: Mon. - Fri. 9am to 6pm
SALES
•Ratings & demographic research
•Assist with sales promotion activities
•Assist salespersons in various aspects of account activity
Hours needed: Mon. - Fri. 9am to 5pm
CREATIVE SERVICES
•Observation/orientation to promotion production
•Non-linear and regular video editing of the promos
•General administrative
Hours needed: Mon. - Fri. 9am to 6pm
SPORTS
•Logging sporting events for highlight selection for air
•Coordinating scripts with producers and talent
•Updating file system of professional, college, and high school sporting events
•Assist photographers on remote assignments
Hours needed: Mon. - Fri. 6:30pm to 11pm; Sat. and Sun. 1pm to 11pm
NEWS
•Story research
•Pre-show interviewing
•Maintenance of video tape library
•Assist producer, director and anchors in telecast
Hours: Sun and Sat. 8am-11pm, M-F 4am-11pm.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
•Assist IT Manager in daily technology operations.
•Provide 1st level Help Desk assistance
•Email Troubleshooting
•Fine tuning and