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What skills make a successful communications intern at 21st Century Fox?

You need to be a self-starter, detail-oriented person who is willing to juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously--all while maintaining a positive attitude. This is an environment with high-level executives. On multiple occasions, I was tasked with handling sensitive information. I worked with t...
Communication Government Media
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For all international relations major: What internships or jobs have you done that utilized your skillset effectively?

I did an internship with International Justice Mission, a non-profit combatting slavery and human trafficking. At IJM I got to use my language skills and research and writing abilities, all in a context of being constantly exposed to international and domestic politics and working cross-culturall...
Politics College Major International Studies/Comparative Politics
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What skills did you develop as an international relations major that employers have found useful?

Writing skills are definitely the most attractive. I would also say the ability to multitask, read large amounts of information in a short time and be able to identify key points, and communicating complex tasks/concepts at a basic level.
Politics College Major International Studies/Comparative Politics
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What motivated you to apply to 21st Century Fox?

I had previously worked at the White House during the Obama Administration and I was interested in breaking out of my prior government roles to see what it was like to work for a corporation. I wanted a break from politics and saw New York City as a good opportunity for me to grow both profession...
Internship Communication Government Career Motivation
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Can someone confirm if there is a mentorship program at 21st Century Fox?

21st Century Fox is a very corporate environment that places an emphasis on the relationship between the HR Internship Coordinator and each intern class. You will be tasked with giving presentations to high-level executives at the end of your internship. There will also be catered lunch events wh...
Mentor Media
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Is there a 9-5 work-life at 21st Century Fox?

The internship program is very structured, with standard 9-5 hours, but they recognize and value that an intern is only an intern. There are several intern outings, lunch and learn programs, and supervisors seem relatively flexible in terms of leaving early on Fridays or taking an afternoon off f...
Communication Politics Work-Life Balance
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