Summer Intern - Development and Production, Sptv Nonfiction

Job Description

Development and Production Intern, SPTV Nonfiction – Summer 2023

The Sony Pictures Entertainment Internship program offers a unique opportunity 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 allows you to build your resume, experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and many educational and social opportunities. This Summer Internship is from May/June through Sept. 1st (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 the specified location This is not a remote role. A hybrid work option may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Development Overview: Interns will assist both the Development and Current Programming teams in a wide array of administrative and creative tasks that will benefit the execution of our ordered shows as well as those we are preparing to sell to the marketplace. Interns will learn about pitch decks, help brainstorm ideas, conduct extensive research, and learn major key network players in the entertainment industry. Upon completion of this program, successful interns will take away a deeper understanding of the creative processes of developing a successful show/film.

Production Overview: Interns will assist both the Production and Operations Departments on current green-lit projects. Interns will work closely on assigned series and special projects with duties ranging anywhere from clerical and administrative to Pre-Production and Production. Interns will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience on set, when available. Interns will learn about call sheets, production equipment, casting, scouting, business operations and more. Upon completion of this internship, successful interns will take away a deeper understanding of what it takes to make a project come to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assist executive assistants with the needs from department executives
• Aid in the writing and proofreading of creative documents
• Brainstorm creative ideas and concepts
• Aid with the editing of sizzle reels and presentations for network / cable / streaming pitches
• Watch/help with graphic design (i.e. the cover sheet on an episode treatment or research document)
• Work with our researchers to see how we develop characters for documentaries
• Exposure to casting processes including arranging casting interviews, heavy phones, clerical
• Participate on-set at local shoots, sit in on development meetings
• Other administrative duties as needed

Production Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting production management team with the needs from executives and networks
• Assisting with rolling calls, researching travel options, booking flights and hotels, liaising with vendors, drafting email correspondence, creating spreadsheets, helping to organize expense reports, handling mail, making runs and organizing communications
• Sitting in on production meetings, staff meetings and observe production executives and staff as they make creative, financial, and production-based decisions
• Shadowing production coordinators and managers to learn about all production tasks associated with supporting production executives and provide desk coverage as needed
• Working collaboratively or independently as needed
• Filing /organizing current project documents and archive old ones
• Assisting all operational events hosted at the office, preparing and packing items, and ensuring the office runs smoothly
• Other administrative duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for candidates who are interested in any aspect of film and television production. The right candidate must be highly organized, have an attention to detail, strong time management skills, and embody a positive and hardworking attitude.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $17/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.

USA - Van Nuys - Industrial Media

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9n314-3-133-12-172-42 in your application.