FOX 10 Internship Information

This program enhances professional skill development for students interested in a career in television. Students will, in a hands-on environment and/or through independent research, have an opportunity to refine proficiency and/or gain in depth knowledge in various television media or production areas. 

Objectives

  • Provide students majoring in journalism, communications, media and related disciplines the opportunity to receive on-site exposure to and training from experienced television broadcast professionals who are in job positions to which students aspire.
  • Provide students majoring in journalism, communications, and media and related disciplines the opportunity to garner practical application experience and exposure to a work environment in their desired careers.

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a college or university student preferably in communications, journalism, or related field or equivalent.
  • Ability to set a schedule to meet the requirements of your college or university.
  • Proof of academic credit for internship (a letter confirming academic recognition must be submitted before starting the internship).
  • Intern MUST be a college or trade school student receiving academic credits (internship is otherwise considered unpaid)
  • Minimum of 15 hours per week
  • Must have a strong interest in broadcast journalism and an avid news consumer
  • Applicants with junior or senior status are preferred.

Deadline for applications

  • FALL Semester - Second week of June
  • SPRING Semester - Second week of November
  • SUMMER Semester - Second week of March

Candidates under consideration will be contacted and scheduled for interviews.

Candidates selected for internships will be notified at least two weeks prior to registration to allow for the registration process.

There are a limited number of internships available each semester. Applying early is encouraged.

Internships are available in the news department. Internships are non-paid and do not necessarily lead to employment with KSAZ - FOX 10 Television.

News

Experience a television station through the lens of the News Department. With that in mind, all interested applicants should have a vast knowledge of all current events, journalistic. The intern should be available for a rotating schedule that will allow them to experience in-house and field tasks, that include, but is not limited to, the assignment desk, general assignment reporter shadow, and writer/producer shadow.  

How to apply

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  • Mail the completed application and all other required documents (Resume, signed verification of course credit from intern advisor) to:

KSAZ/KUTP FOX 10/FOX 10 Xtra 
ATTN: Internship Coordinator 
511 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Note: FOX 10 reserves the right NOT to accept any incomplete applications. FOX 10 will NOT contact any applicant if any portion of the application is missing.

For more information, contact heather.hanson@fox.com or call 602-262-5150. 

An equal opportunity employer.