PROGRAM DETAILS

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 intern program will consist of numerous research projects to be assigned by the EVP of Global Publicity and/or the Global Publicity team. These will include and not be limited to researching information regarding filmmakers, talent, reps, competitive releases, screenings, film festivals, venues, etc. The intern will also assist with updating department documents such as film calendars, strategy, memos, etc. The Fall 2025 intern will help the department with the preparation for upcoming events like domestic and international activations, participate in weekly publicity staff meetings, and work press junkets and premieres. The intern will also be asked to conduct script coverage and contribute creative ideas for global campaigns.

The Global Publicity team works with filmmakers and talent reps to create the overall publicity campaign for a film. The Global Publicity team consists of three teams who are assigned specific film titles. Each team is made up of: SVPs, VPs, Directors, Senior Publicists, Junior Publicists, Coordinators and Assistants. The team also includes team members working across all titles in New York, London, Canada, Photo, Events, and Social.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Researching and updating talent/filmmaker information in pertinent documents
• Updating film calendars on a weekly basis
• Participating in department and team meeting brainstorms for press strategy discussions, event and activation ideas, and content rollout plans; offering thoughtful ideas and input
• Reading scripts and writing script coverage on an as needed basis
• Updating our internal SharePoint documents
• Helping at off-site events/activations/screenings nearby as needed
• Planning for and helping at Press Screenings, Junkets, & Premieres
• Strategizing all media campaigns with fellow team members
• Interacting with all global marketing departments including Digital/Social, Brand Management, Intersectional, Exhibitor/National Partnerships, Consumer Products/Experience, Operations, etc.
• Monitoring domestic and international press (online, print, and broadcast)
• Competitive research and other research projects on an as-needed basis

The intern will gain experience/exposure to the following:

• Film marketing from a studio perspective
• Working at Junkets and Premieres
• Opportunities to interact one-on-one with executives
• Time management and organization skills
• Collaborating with many different teams in the department

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Interest to pursue a career in Publicity, Marketing, and/or Communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms (X, TikTok, Instagram etc.).
• Proficient in Internet research and experience in a professional office environment
• Common sense, dependability and discretion are required
• Solid understanding of the Sony brand and internal synergy needs
• Strong inter-departmental working relationships