Summary of Position

The Unscripted Development Department is seeking a Unscripted Development intern. The intern will work directly with the Development team to help create and develop unscripted series that will be pitched directly to Buyers.

Experience with social media, google drive, and a passion for great storytelling is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop original concepts based on IP, real world or on-line trends, or buyer’s mandates.
• Collaborate with the department assistant to manage team brainstorm agendas.
• Monitor weekly industry trends, sales, and breaking to report to the team.
• Track pitch feedback from network and streamers. 
• Research emerging new talent and phenomenon from social media platforms.
• Identify celebrity talent for on camera opportunities. 
• Use Google Drive to write creative decks in docs and manage tracking grids in sheets.

Qualifications and Skills

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursing a degree in Communications, Production Design, Video Production, Directing, or similar.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of Instagram and Tik Tok.
• Basic knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft office and Keynote or Photoshop. 
• Candidate should be prepared to pitch an original show concept in the final week of the internship to the team using an original creative deck.

Internship Details

Lionsgate Internship Program – Summer 2025

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 10th – Friday, August 15th, 2025 (10 Weeks)

The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.

Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.

Important Dates

The Lionsgate Summer 2025 Internship program dates are: June 10th - August 15th, 2025

All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.

Details

• Interns must not work more than 36 hours per week
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
• Graduate students are eligible to apply
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid
• Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.

• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
• Submit a cover letter (Optional)

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

The Unscripted Development Department team at Lionsgate ideates, creates, and sells limited documentaries, specials, and series to Network and Streaming buyers. Our team handles 3rd party partnerships, casting, non-airing development production execution, pitches and talent relations. We build relationships with our counterparts at Networks, Streamers, and Talent and Management Agencies to insure we have the latest industry insight in order to be as successful as possible in selling the next hit reality series. 

Compensation

$18 per hour

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.