Intern - TV Scripted Development

Job Description

Lionsgate is seeking a TV Scripted Development intern. This intern will be working with the Development team to help source IP, assess incoming material, and learn on setup television projects. An interest in book scouting, and a fast reader is a positive for any candidate. The team is interested in fostering an aspiring scripted television executive's skills across all areas of scripted development.

Responsibilities
• Script reading, coverage, research, basic administrative grid upkeep, creative brainstorming in response to marketplace needs, director grids, competitive tracking, and general creative decorum
• Interns will have plenty of opportunity to observe and participate in development conversations regarding active and internal development projects.
• Intern will practice writing creative notes on active development.

Qualification & Skills
• Excellent oral, written communication; and fast reading skills 
• In-depth working knowledge of Box, Excel, Adobe Pro, and other basic technology services. 
• Passion for and knowledge of creative current television, popular writers, directors, and auspices.
• Strong interest in the scripted television landscape. 

Internship Details

Lionsgate Internship Program –Summer 2022

Program Dates: June 13th–August 19th, 2022

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.

Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.

Important Dates

The Lionsgate Summer 2022 Internship program dates are: June 13th–August 19th, 2022.

All interns are required to attend orientation on Monday, June 13th, 2022.

Details
• All internships will be onsite

• 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) to your 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

Lionsgate Television

Lionsgate Television is one of the foremost third-party suppliers of premium scripted series to streaming, broadcast and cable platforms alike while also serving as a prolific supplier of premium content to Starz. Drawing upon its production partnerships with many of the top content creators, it supplies dozens of scripted series to more than 20 different network partners. With a reputation for creating ''brand-defining'' shows for a diverse range of platforms, Lionsgate Television has produced and distributed the iconic long-running series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history, the ground-breaking Orange is the New Black, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Nashville, Dear White People and many others while continuing to develop strong slates of acclaimed new series. Lionsgate also operates a robust in-house unscripted television business partnering with a diverse array of linear and streaming platforms. Lionsgate television series have garnered 238 Emmy® nominations, 38 Emmys®, 66 Golden Globe® nominations and nine Golden Globe® wins.

The Lionsgate Television Group collaborates closely with the Company's other television businesses, including Debmar-Mercury, a leading producer and syndicator of evergreen game and talk shows, Pilgrim Media, one of the top producers of unscripted series, and 3 Arts Entertainment, a leading talent management and production company that has become a major television production partner and a source of top talent for all of the Company's businesses. The Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group licenses the Company's feature film and television slates, 17,000-title film and television library, one of the largest in the world, and Starz's original programming slate to nearly every major OTT and linear platform through a global network of deep customer relationships.

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d240nm-18-221-54-244-42 in your application.