• Business Affairs Intern - Fall

    Sony Pictures Entertainment (Culver City, CA)


    PROGRAM DETAILS

    SPE INTERN:

    Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, 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 Fall Internship is from September through December 12 th (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:

    Business Affairs is responsible for negotiating and drafting production agreements with writers, producers, performers, directors, television networks, co-production entities and other television-related personnel and service providers on behalf of Sony Pictures Television and its related companies. Productions include scripted and non-scripted network, cable, and first-run syndicated television programming as well as animation and daytime programming. Also responsible for implementing and administering the business policies and procedures for SPT. Works with Creative, Production, Finance and Legal Affairs departments to provide information, business advice and consultation services on a regular basis. Involved in analyzing business and legal issues related to productions, as well as reviewing budgets and other financial information.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Research deal terms and issues, and provide summaries or memoranda as requested

    • Draft and revise agreements, amendments, deal terms, letters, notices, abstracts, and charts

    • Review credits

    • Take notes in meetings and calls

    • Digital filing and organization of documents

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Passion and focus on entertainment and being within the business affairs department

    • Relevant education or experience in agreements, legal, and budgeting

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written

     

    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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].