The candidate must have demonstrated an interest in and ability to produce news for television, radio or online. Excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to produce a newscast and a good base of editorial judgment are important. The candidate must be interested in a career as a Television News Producer. He/she must have a strong academic record with at least two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors.
Applicants must be completing their senior year of college, with a planned graduation in May of 2017. The applicant must be willing to spend 10 weeks post-graduation at a Hearst station of the company’s choosing, and must be willing to relocate to an appointed employing Hearst station upon successful completion of the program. The Fellow will be paid approximately $675 per week for the 10-week program and job following the Fellowship. The Fellow is responsible for finding housing for the 10 week period.
Mission:
To recruit a strong upcoming Spring 2017 graduate interested in television news/digital news producing and to nurture that candidate during a 10-week paid fellowship program. Upon successful completion of the Fred Young Hearst Television Producing Fellowship, he/she will be presented with a job offer for a full-time newscast producing position with a Hearst Television station.
Application:
Qualified candidates must send a letter expressing interest in the Fellowship and promoting his/her candidacy, an essay about the role of a producer in contemporary television news (one page, single spaced maximum), a resume and a transcript. Two recommendations are also required with this application. Finalists will be interviewed by phone/in person.
Deadlines:
Applications are due by March 24, 2017. Decisions will be made no later than April 15, 2017.
All application materials should be sent via email to ekropp@hearst.com and to the attention of:
Candy Altman, Vice President, News, Hearst Television