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 Sony Game Shows Group’s Publicity & Communications department oversees all aspects of PR for all of Sony’s Game Show properties. The person who fills this position will help the team spread the word about two of the most-watched shows on television: Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! and their spinoffs (Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Celebrity Jeopardy!, Pop Culture Jeopardy!, etc.), along with The $100,000 Pyramid, Raid the Cage, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and other game shows in development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will be exposed to a variety of tasks including press clippings, press interviews, set visits, EPK/Promo shoots, marketing & PR brainstorming sessions, and more. Working with the Publicity and Communications team will allow the intern to gain valuable knowledge in understanding: what press breaks are, knowing the media and how they work in conjunction with publicists, creating relationships, collaborating with network or streaming partners, working with talent and reps and learning the detailed process of organizing a campaign from start to finish, whether it be for the launch of a new season of a veteran brand or introducing audiences to a brand-new title. With a small team in place, this person will have the opportunity to work on all the game show properties.
Some more specific responsibilities could include:
- Monitor and report on media coverage
- Compile and update national and local media lists
- Assist with PR activities related to all Sony Game Shows
- Assist with the creation and distribution of press materials and photo/video assets
- Assist on special projects as needed
- General administrative duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess exceptional organizational and follow through skills
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must possess excellent written & oral communication skills and be able to maintain discretion when interacting with executives, upper management, and celebrity talent
- Strong computer skills
- Familiarity with game shows preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Can-do attitude, quick learner, willing to take ownership of assignments and see through to successful completion
- Independently problem solve
- Be a self-starter with a team player attitude
- Demonstrate common sense, discretion, and attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
- Field of study: public relations, communications, journalism, or English preferred
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].
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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.
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