12-week paid producing fellowship at Hearst Television for graduating seniors/grad students. Fellows learn from senior leaders, produce newscasts, receive mentoring, and tackle real projects. Pays $20/hour during the program; housing is the fellow's responsibility. Successful completion leads to a full-time newscast producing position; applicants must submit application materials and be willing to relocate to an assigned Hearst station.
Fred Young Fellowship
The legendary Fred Young worked for Hearst for more than 40 years, producing impactful and award winning stories. Dedicated to his accomplishments, the Fred Young Hearst Television Producing Fellowship is a 12-week, paid fellowship program at a Hearst Television station.
The Opportunity
As a producer, you’ll play an important role in helping us to find and capture the same kinds of stories Fred did. You’ll learn from senior leaders, tackle real projects, and receive mentoring designed to start your career path. After successfully completing the program, you’ll be offered a full-time newscast producing position at one of our stations. This position pays $20 per hour during the 12-week program, and you will be responsible for your own housing. The station where the fellow will train will assist in identifying local housing.
How to Qualify
- You need to have demonstrated an interest in and ability to produce news, either for television, radio or online.
- Excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to produce a newscast, and a good base of editorial judgement are important.
- You also need to have a strong academic record, and two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors.
- You must be completing your senior year of college or graduate school, and be graduating in May 2026.
- You must be willing to spend up to 12 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
- An essay about the role of a producer in contemporary television news (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
All applications are due by April 15. Decisions regarding selection will be made in early May.
Benefits
You will have access to the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off – One hour of sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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.
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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