Ten-week paid fellowship exposing students to television production engineering and IT within live broadcast facilities. Fellows gain hands-on experience across engineering and IT disciplines, receive mentorship, and must relocate to an assigned Hearst Television station. Pays $20/hour and includes sick leave accrual.
Marty Faubell Broadcasting Technology Fellowship
The Marty Faubell Broadcast Technology Fellowship is named for Martin "Marty" Faubell, who was Hearst Television's Vice President of Engineering from 1997 to 2020. The Fellowship is open to applications from those with a "behind the scenes" interest in television news or radio.
The Opportunity
The Fellowship is designed to give students exposure to this new technology and to actively engage them in all aspects of television production. The emphasis will be on engineering, IT, and the role of these disciplines within a live broadcast facility. This position pays $20 per hour during the 10-week program.
How to qualify
- You must be completing your senior year of college or technical school.
- You must have demonstrated an active interest and focus on Engineering and Information Technology.
- You also need to have a strong academic record, and two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors.
- You must be willing to spend 10 weeks post-graduation at a Hearst Television station of the company's choosing and be willing to relocate to an appointed employing Hearst station after finishing the program.
How to apply
Include the following documentation in your application:
- A letter expressing interest in the fellowship and promoting your candidacy.
- A summary of your interest in the Technology of television (one page, single-spaced).
- An updated copy of your resume with work experience and accomplishments.
- A complete academic transcript through your completed semester.
- Two academic or professional recommendations.
- Finalists will be interviewed by phone and either in-person or via video conference.
Application deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis, with placements occurring in winter, spring, summer, or fall programming based on fit and availability.
Benefits
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off – One hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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