Fox News Channel

Journalism/Broadcast Journalism Internships
Fox News Channel
New York, NY
Web: www.foxnews.com

Internship objective: Not only has FOX redefined the news industry, but it has redefined the internship experience. Once chosen for this specialized program, our interns are paired with industry leaders and required to to attend FOX News University. This real-world experience coupled with practical hands-on training separates our program from the rest.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: Minimum of 1

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Location: New York City, NY

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should email cover letter and resume to internships@foxnews.com or fax to 212-301-8588. Please include in your cover letter why you want to be a future news professional and why you should be accepted to the Fox News Internship Experience.

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20 %
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
   
   

Student’s Signature


Intern’s sponsor (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman’s) signature