Job Description
Lionsgate is seeking a virtual Inclusive Content intern for Summer 2021. This intern will work within the Motion Picture Group (MPG) in the newly formed Inclusive Content team and will be a key contributor in designing a comprehensive infrastructure that will support & grow mid-level underrepresented storytellers in the creative talent pipeline. Experience in film/television development, entertainment marketing, consumer research, data analytics, or critical race studies is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
• Research the competitive TV & film landscape to identify emerging and established BIPOC talent who have the potential to best align with current studio needs
• Conduct deep dive analysis of several industry pipeline programs / labs / launching pads (i.e. Sundance, The Black List, Universal Writers Program, etc) to assess the trajectories & trends of BIPOC creatives who have completed these programs and identify alumni with mid-level experience who can be potential candidates for deals, OWAs, and ODAs
• Track talent in Monday database and flag ones to read, watch, meet with, or hire
• Participate in weekly strategy meetings with Inclusive Content team to discuss project workflows, industry trends, and new creative opportunities/partnerships
• Contribute to maintaining and improving existing processes to best track & facilitate potential MPG business opportunities for underrepresented storytellers
• Ad hoc projects, research, and script coverage as needed
Final Project
• Craft and deliver a final presentation for senior leadership and creative teams that synthesizes your findings, data, and research into concrete recommendations for cultivating and elevating BIPOC talent and stories on our content slate
Skills
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent oral & written communication, as well as engaging presentation skills
• Enthusiastic learner who has the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with collaborative workflow platforms (Monday, Salesforce, Airtable, Asana, etc.) is very helpful
Must Have Qualifications
• Passionate about DEI in the entertainment industry
• Extremely self-motivated & collaborative
• ''Out-of-the-box'' thinker & problem solver
• Avid reader & consumer of content
• Research-oriented
• Natural curiosity
Internship Details
Lionsgate Virtual Remote Internship Program –Summer 2021
Program Dates: June 21st–August 27th, 2021
The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth and career opportunities.
**Lionsgate has remote/virtual positions available within the United States to qualified individuals who live in certain areas of the United States. Remote opportunities are not available in all areas--specific questions about virtual/remote positions will be discussed during the interview process with your recruiter.**
Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.
Important Dates
The Lionsgate Summer 2021 Internship program dates are: June 21st–August 27th, 2021.
All interns are required to attend orientation on Monday, June 21st, 2021.
Details
• All internships will be virtual and remote
• Interns can work a minimum of 30 hours/week and up to a maximum of 40 hours/week
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree during the length of the program
• Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
• Graduate students are eligible to apply
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid
To Apply
All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) toyour preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.
• Submit a 1-paged resume (PDF preferred)
• Submit a cover letter (Optional)
• Explain why your background and experience make you a great fit for Lionsgate & Starz
About the Company
Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space.A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for the audiences it serves worldwide.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate's motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, La La Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster's Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award® nominations and 32 Oscar® wins.
In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the US market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.
EEO Statement
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnkep1-3-81-221-121-42 in your application.