Summer Intern - Development

Job Description

Illumination is seeking a Development Intern for Summer 2024 to work closely with our Development team. If you are somebody who has their finger on the pulse of up-and-coming comedic talent, is passionate about all types of content, enjoys reading and writing, and wants to learn about the creative business of filmmaking then this is the internship for you!

Learning and Responsibilities:
• Read and do coverage for scripts, books, and other incoming materials
• Identify and research IP: books, graphic novels, mobile apps, movie remakes, video games, etc.
• Curate and distribute a weekly newsletter of findings
• Assist in scouting for comedic and visual talent
• Research on projects and talent
• Update and organize department databases
• Participate in select development meetings including a daily competitive round-up for development and special projects departments
• Contribute to targeted writer lists
• Administrative help including desk coverage, note taking, deck creation, etc.

Qualifications:
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for 8 weeks
• Students returning to College or University in the fall are eligible to apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Preferred majors: Film, Writing, or English
• Must have a passion for the animation industry
• Interest in development
• Must be authorized to work int he United States without visa sponsorship by the company.

The salary for this position is $17.28/hour.
* Employees whose positions will require them to perform any work on-site must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start of employment. Requested accommodations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance by law.

About Illumination

Illumination's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Illumination will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxe7qz-18-222-148-124-42 in your application.