20th Century Studios Finance Production Intern, Summer 2025

About the Role & Program:

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now envision yourself in an internship with Searchlight. With your extraordinary talents, our renowned legacy and the promise of an even brighter future unite, just imagine the stories you could be part of!

20th Century Studios Production Finance department is looking for a dynamic intern. As an Intern you will receive hands-on experience in a fast-paced full life cycle of production financial management! The Studio Production Finance department is responsible for the full life cycle financial management of 20th Century Studios slate of productions.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Director of Production Finance.

This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from May 2025 - August 2025.

What You Will Do:

• Providing financial analysis related to historical trends, production spending forecasting, domestic and international production incentives and feature film budgeting

• Supporting process improvement efforts

• Assisting executives in day-to-day production finance activities

• Completing other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Proficiency in Data Visualization software

• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects  

• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience working in the entertainment industry

• Project management skills

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Major or previous coursework in Finance or Accounting

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.  Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants:  You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work