PROGRAM DETAILS:

SPEINTERN:

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includesInterns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent 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 builds on your experience and develops your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This FallInternship is from September through December 12th(start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work 10-29 hours/week, in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university interested in continuing their education through professional experience.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Physical Production spearheads and supervises feature film production strategies for Columbia Pictures.  The process begins from the time a film title is being considered for production and carries thru to delivery of the movie.  We work closely with finance, creative, and business affairs to present a comprehensive production plan and with those partners, closely manage and execute the plan. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read scripts to prepare for engaging in departmental work

• Assist department coordinators in monitoring current productions, including tracking production progress, communicating withinternal partners, and engaging with POCs and UPMs on the actual shows

• Assist department coordinators in breaking down scripts and preparing them for scheduling – an essential skill needed to further one’s career in physical production in the field

• Assembling crew availability lists from below-the-line talent agencies 

• Learn different aspects of the industry

• Assist the coordinators and learn how to cover a desk for a high-level executive

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A desire to concentrate on physical production rather thandevelopment

• Attention to detail

• Interest in researching film rebate programs worldwide

• Display initiative and ask questions about the nuts and bolts of production

• Be familiar with films currently in the theaters as successes and failures are frequently referenced during research

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft 360 Suite, especially Excel

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Effective time management skills

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• In a Film or Communications program at an accredited school

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/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.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.