Internship Program

About the Role

The FOX Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while interning for one of the biggest sports, media, and entertainment companies in the world. You will have the opportunity to participate in real-world projects, providing valuable work experience and leadership skills. This is an on-site opportunity in Chicago, IL.

Areas of Placement

Depending on your area of interest, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in one of the following. Please include your top area of interest in your cover letter.

• Corporate Partnerships: Support Big Ten Corporate Partnership across both Partnership Activation and Business Development. Gain full lifecycle sponsorship experience, manage select Big Ten partner activations, track assets, plan/execute events, and create recap reports. Contribute to updating the sales pipeline, tracking industry trends, researching prospects, and building materials for new revenue opportunities.
• Creative Services: Work alongside the design team to develop motion graphics, branded projects, and support elements. Utilize Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator for 2D elements, explore 3D design in Cinema 4D, and produce graphics with Adobe After Effects for studio and live programming.
• Digital: Work closely with the Digital Content, Digital Partnerships, Streaming, and Video Operations teams. Gain exposure to content strategy/social media distribution, video archives, customer relationship management, and digital research.
• Engineering: Work closely with the Director of Broadcast Engineering. Assist with the installation of new set electronics and perform maintenance on broadcast systems.
• Marketing: Support event marketing initiatives for signature events, including the BTN Big 10K, Football Media Days, and B1G Tailgate. Gain hands-on experience in brand strategy, sports marketing, social media promotion, and event planning.
• Originals & Storytelling: Provide production support to the originals team on summer productions. Assist with interviews, screening and locating footage, organizing BTN assets, creating player reels and scenic reels, and going on location for Big Ten Football Media Day.
• Remote Production: Work with production staff to prepare for live game broadcasts on the Big Ten Network and B1G+. Assist with coverage of fall sports such as football, prepare for and execute Big Ten Volleyball media days, and organize production elements and paperwork for the upcoming season.
• Studio Production: Assist with preparing for the upcoming season and production of the B1G Today studio show. Duties include logging games, finding footage, and producing video highlight packages. Participate in the planning and production of football and volleyball media days.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in real-world projects.
• Gain valuable work experience.
• Develop leadership skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Cinema 4D
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program.
• Current class standing of sophomore (second-year college student) or above.
• Strong academic record.
• Committed and available to work for the entire length of the program.
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from the assigned Internship site.
• Must be able to work on-site in Chicago, IL.
• Available on weekdays/weekends.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the company and sports media industry.
• Knowledge of current Big Ten Network programming and talent.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives.
• Knowledge of software/technical skills applicable to your areas of placement.
• Knowledge of and passion for a variety of sports.
• Detail-oriented nature with strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter attitude and team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Summer 2027 Schedule

• General Application Deadline: Sunday, January 10, 2027
• Summer Session 1: Monday, June 7, 2027 - Friday, July 30, 2027
• Summer Session 2: Monday, June 21, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 - 40 hours per week
• Schedules vary based on department needs and your availability. We do our best to work around your class schedule.

To Apply

• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred).
• Submit a cover letter (PDF Preferred).
• Explain why your background and experience make you a good fit for our program.
• Share your top areas of interest.

Students Accepted into the Summer 2027 Program

• Are required to provide a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter from the adviser/registrar showing proof of enrollment.