FOX 5 Internships

The FOX 5 Atlanta internship program offers a distinctive chance to delve into the broadcast industry while enhancing your educational journey through practical experience. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals across various departments.

This program is tailored for students eager to understand the inner workings of a news station. We are in search of the next generation of "news gatherers" and are looking for innovative thinkers interested in both digital and traditional broadcasting techniques. To qualify for the program, students must be able to earn college credit for their internship. Internships are exclusively available to college juniors and seniors.

How to Apply for the FOX 5 Atlanta Internship Program:

1. Provide an official letter from an accredited college or university verifying that you will receive course credit if chosen for our internship program.

2. Submit a cover letter.

3. Include your resume.

4. Write an essay of 250 words or less addressing the following questions:

· Which department are you interested in interning with, and why?

· What responsibilities do you anticipate exploring during your internship, and what do you hope to learn?

· Why do you believe you should be selected for the FOX 5 Atlanta Internship Program?

Internships Are Offered in the Following Departments:

NEWS: Interns will gain firsthand experience in the creation of a newscast for broadcast. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of current events. The internship schedule will allow participants to observe various in-house and field roles, including the assignment desk, general assignment reporting, writing/producing, and digital content creation.

HUMAN RESOURCES: Under the mentorship of the Regional Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Intern will engage in projects related to recruiting, onboarding/orientation, file maintenance, compliance, and the academic credit-only intern program. This internship is both educational and practical, allowing students to apply their skills in a professional setting and gain a deeper understanding of various Human Resources disciplines. Networking opportunities within other station departments will also be available.

The Human Resources Intern will learn to practically apply:

  • The steps in the recruiting and hiring process, including writing job descriptions, posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews (telephone, virtual, and in-person), making job offers, and negotiating starting salaries.
  • The importance of employment law and compliance, particularly regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
  • Administrative/clerical duties, such as setting up and maintaining employee files, organizing employee initiatives, and managing day-to-day administrative tasks using MS Word and Excel.


Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment in a graduate or undergraduate degree program with an interest in Human Resources (must be eligible to receive academic credit for the internship).
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and internet applications.


Interns should be customer service-oriented, maintain high confidentiality, and possess strong verbal, written, organizational, and multi-tasking skills, along with a keen attention to detail.

TERM                DEADLINE
Summer             March 1
Spring                November 1

Please send application materials to:

Email: hratlanta@fox.com

or

Fax: 404-724-4426

or

WAGA-TV
Attn: HR/Internship Program
1551 Briarcliff Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30306

Note: FOX 5 Atlanta reserves the right NOT to accept any incomplete applications. FOX 5 will NOT contact any applicant if any portion of the application is missing.