6-Month Training Program (Ny)

Fox • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Upon completion of the six-month training period, 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 Newsroom department, specifically for "Good Day New York".

Requirements

• Must be a college graduate.
• Working knowledge of news broadcasting, journalism, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Learn the daily operations involved in producing and putting together The Noon, 5pm, 6pm and 10pm News programs.
• Provide input and research for News stories and future News planning through wire services and electronic newsgathering.
• Coordinate video clips and live feeds from Scando computer with ingest.
• Potentially engage in location shooting with reporters and photographers on the field for general assignment reporting.
• Handle phone calls with news sources, viewers, and correspondence.
• Research and validate 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.

Benefits

• 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 $17.00 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level