Intern - Copywriting

Job Description

The Copywriting Intern will come up with concepts and write engaging copy to help promote the STARZ brand, co-branded affiliate tactics, and our Original Series such as Run The World, Heels, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Black Mafia Family and more.

These assignments will include but are not limited to: social posts, social campaigns, banner ads, email campaigns, broadcast scripts (both TV and radio), taglines, UX/UI messaging, press kits, print ads, internal initiatives, and more.

In addition, the Copywriting Intern will research tone of voice and copy styles used to reach women and underrepresented audiences throughout the entertainment industry. A competitive analysis will be created and presented at the end of the internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Solid understanding of promotional copywriting

• Has a good grasp of popular social media trends and platforms

• Familiar with current trends in the entertainment industry

• Passionate about TV series and movies

• Creates and produces innovative advertising and marketing promotion ideas

• Provides alternate copy approaches for consideration, as needed

• Ability to write in different ''voices'' for different entertainment genres such as drama, comedy, action, suspense, etc.

• Responsible for the consistent delivery of clear, concise, credible copy that is on-target with the creative strategy and reflects the spirit of an agreed-upon concept and creative brief

• Amends and/or revises concepts according to feedback

Qualifications
• Pursuing degree in English, Marketing or Business, or an equivalent field. A focus on creative advertising is a plus

• Experience writing and editing

• Must have writing samples; a copywriting portfolio is preferred

• Must have the ability to convey the company's product and positioning through simple, effective phrases with a style that is clear, fresh, and concise and make clear and succinct oral and written presentations to all levels of the organization and to a variety of audiences

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 &

Business Unit Overview

Starz
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roq4o4-18-117-142-248-42 in your application.