The T. Howard Foundation thanks FOX Corporation, a 2020 Diamond Plus Diversity Partner and Board Company, for its continued support.
This past year, FOX presented a special session during the Foundation’s (THF) 2020 Summer Series. The session provided THF’s talent pool (interns, alumni and members) with an overview of FOX Corporation as a potential employer. The session also offered participants, suggestions on how to build successful careers in media, entertainment and production through the lens of five FOX employees, each speaking to their unique professional experiences and representing a different FOX brand (FOX Corporation, FOX Entertainment, FOX News, FOX Sports).
Watch [VIDEO] 2020 Summer Series Session: State of the Media Industry: Hosted by FOX Corporation
The session concluded with a live Q&A segment to allow talent pool members to ask questions. Over 170 attendees (THF’s talent pool, FOX employees and other Diversity partners) tuned-in to this virtual session.
“Great webinar! I loved seeing people from across different Fox Corp careers represented on this panel!”*
92% of attendees who responded to a survey agreed or strongly agreed that this session helped them understand how to leverage their experiences to be more competitive for future career opportunities in the industry.*
88% of attendees who responded to a survey agreed or strongly agreed that this session helped them have a better understanding about the career paths of media executives.*
*Data collected from post-event survey record via Survey Monkey
FOX also participated in the Foundation’s 2020 Meet & Greet Networking Event as it’s only Premium Plus sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship.
Hosted annually, the Meet & Greet is a networking opportunity held to connect THF alumni and select talent pool members with hiring representatives from the media, entertainment, advertising, and tech industries. This event presents talent pool members with a great opportunity to meet HR and Talent acquisition professionals from industry leading companies, to share their interest, learn about career opportunities, and connect with peers to build their professional network.
FOX was one of 31 companies that participated in this year’s virtual event. Eleven recruiters signed-on to conduct one-on-one video interviews and educate talent pool members about its available internship and professional opportunities. Information about the company was also shared via its Sponsor page and a scrolling banner (as seen in the photo) on the event app and through its Welcome Room, a virtual meeting space that facilitated impromptu, group networking with members of its team.
A total of 107 talent pool members participated in this year’s event.
70% of attendees who responded to a survey answered “yes” that they learned more about the companies present at the Meet & Greet.*
74% of attendees who responded to a survey answered “yes” that they are more aware of career opportunities with the companies as a result of the Meet & Greet.*
“I thought this meet & greet was absolutely amazing! I’ve been to the in-person event, and this replicated that experience as well it could. Everyone was so welcoming, and I learned so much about the opportunities that were available at companies!”*
“The interview gave me more insight for the company and I was really comfortable talking to the recruiter.”*
*Data collected from post-event survey record via Survey Monkey.