About this role
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.
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.
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.
Other facts
About Hearst Television
We’re ambitious. We’re smart. We want to be the best, to put our mark on every story we tell and every project we take on. We have an uncompromising sense of integrity and an insatiable hunger for quality. And we’re looking for people like us. When you work at Hearst Television, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own Hearst career story. The opportunity to be developed, empowered, and rewarded.
We set a certain standard of excellence for ourselves. But don’t worry, you won’t be trying to meet that standard alone. Our employees enjoy some of the best support in the industry. We foster a culture of diversity, stability and support – you’ll really feel like part of the Hearst Family.
You’ll be able to rely on of one of the largest, most stable news and broadcasting organizations in the country. Hearst Television has been privately owned for over a century - we’re here to stay. We own and/or operate 35 television stations and two radio stations. We reach 21 million U.S. television households across 39 states. Our stations operate web and mobile platforms which reach 25 million unique visitors every month.
Hearst Television has been honored with numerous awards for journalism and innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award. Our community service has been widely acknowledged, including our support for organizations like the Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minority Interests in Media, the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
If you seek to excel in your role, whether it’s in news, sales, marketing, engineering, IT, production, graphics/design, radio or technical, a career at Hearst Television could be the perfect opportunity for you. If you can not only see the bigger picture, but be a part of shaping it, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do
- The Fellowship provides students with exposure to new technology and engages them in all aspects of television production, focusing on engineering and IT within a live broadcast facility. Candidates will be involved in practical experiences at a Hearst Television station.
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