Development and Production Intern – SPT Nonfiction & IPC – Van Nuys

Sony Pictures Televisions Nonfiction group is the feature documentary premium content and reality unit within Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Through ownership interests in or partnerships with production companies Sharp Entertainment The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) B17 Entertainment 19 Entertainment This Machine Filmworks Maxine and Brass Monkeys Media the group creates and produces content in every form of nonfiction programming for audiences worldwide currently totaling more than 100 series across 35 networks.

The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) a part of Sony Pictures Television is an Emmy Award-winning IP creation and production studio based in Van Nuys California. Founded in 2016 IPC develops and produces television film documentary and interactive mobile content. The company currently has series in production or development with most major US broadcasters cable networks and streaming platforms.

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 about 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 Management 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 :

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 :

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 :

Demonstrate an interest in unscripted television

Possess an energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

Work well with others with a positive attitude

Be prepared to think critically and solve problems

Be able to successfully act autonomously while working in a team environment

Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding and experience using Adobe Creative Suite Canva Graphics and design applications Avid is a plus

Possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint and Excel) with a knowledge of Google Drive a plus

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.

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Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1