PROGRAM DETAILS:
Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that builds on your experience and develops your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.
This Summer Internship is from May/June through August 29th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university interested in continuing their education through professional experience.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The President and Head of Creative of Sony Pictures Television oversee all operations of the television studio, including drama/comedy development, current programming, production, PR, marketing, casting, research, and business affairs. Intern will be exposed to all aspects of the TV production process, and may be able to join table reads, casting sessions, pitch meetings, general development meetings and will work closely with all SPTV Teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with daily tasks supporting the President and Head of Creative of Sony Pictures Television
- Work alongside department admins to schedule/set up meetings, greet guests, and help answer phones
- Notate calls and meetings, as well as other misc. tasks
- Engage creatively with our projects, helping to read material, watch cuts, and write coverage
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship.
- Ability to write coverage on books and scripts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness and flexibility to complete miscellaneous tasks upon President and Head of Creative’s request
- Strong Organizational skills
- Willingness to take initiative with strong follow-through.
- Passion for film/television
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- General knowledge of the television industry landscape
The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].
What We Do
We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless.
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe.
We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment!
SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.