• Talent & Casting Intern, SPT - 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 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:

    The Casting team oversees all of the casting for scripted series on all Sony Pictures Television shows. We work with agents, managers, casting directors, and network executives daily.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

    + The Casting Process: Observing and participating in the casting process.

    + Researching actors for our shows, creating lists for upcoming series

    + Tracking new and up-and-coming actors.

    + Assisting executives in tests, table reads, and studio sessions

    + Anticipating office needs, learning how to one day be an assistant

    + Being a very important part of our very small department

    + Executive scheduling, data entry, phone management

    The trainee will gain experience/exposure to the following:

    + How to cast a show

    + Union rules and deal negotiations

    + Studio Tests

    + Table Reads

    + Exposure to all other creative departments at Sony Television

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Passion and focus on casting

    + Experience in basic Microsoft Office

    + Interest in entertainment, television, and acting

    + Web/tech savvy, proficient in social media

    + Good eye for talent

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Experience at a casting office, agency, or other office environment

     

    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].