Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Fellowship
An introduction to the creative strategy and brand storytelling that shape how local audiences connect with our stations.
About the program
The Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Associate Producer Fellowship is a 12-month paid program. Named for longtime Hearst Television (HTV) senior vice president of promotion and marketing Suzanne Grethen, the fellowship builds on the development program she launched in 2022, which has already placed fellows across HTV stations with strong conversion into full-time roles. Fellows gain exposure to creative services, branding and on-air promotion while contributing to real projects at an assigned HTV station.
More about Suzanne Grethen
During her Hearst Television career spanning three decades, Suzanne led the company’s promotion and marketing efforts, following earlier creative services leadership roles at WISN-TV in Milwaukee and WESH-TV in Orlando. Her work strengthened station brands, advanced groupwide graphics innovation and helped earn multiple National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Awards, as well as recognition by Broadcasting & Cable magazine as Station Group of the Year in 2019. The fellowship honors her commitment to mentorship and to developing the next generation of local television marketers.
The opportunity
As a creative services fellow, you’ll learn how stations promote their journalism, elevate their brands and engage audiences across platforms. You’ll work with creative leaders on daily assignments and longer-term projects, develop production and writing skills and gain a clear understanding of how promotion supports a station’s mission. Successful program participants are positioned for consideration for full-time creative services roles at HTV stations across the country, regardless of fellowship location, based on available opportunities.
How to qualify
- Ability to work full-time for the duration of the 12-month program.
- Strong writing, production or design interest.
- Commitment to learning and contributing within a creative services environment.
- Willingness to relocate for the fellowship assignment and for any future full-time role.
How to apply
Make sure you have the following documents prepared:
- A letter expressing your interest in the fellowship.
- A one-page summary of your commitment to journalism (single-spaced).
- A current resume.
- A complete academic transcript.
- Two academic or professional recommendations.