Programming, Marketing and Merchandising Intern, New Media - Spring 2026

This Spring Internship at Sony Pictures Entertainment offers a unique opportunity for students to gain professional experience in Programming, Marketing, and Merchandising within the New Media Distribution department. Interns will collaborate on storefront promotions, content curation, editorial calendar planning, and support FAST team activities. The role involves working 10-29 hours/week in person, providing challenging tasks and networking opportunities to develop skills in the entertainment industry.

Must Have

• Major or focus in media, television, communications, film or business
• Currently enrolled in school or university during the duration of the internship with relevant education in a related field
• Knowledge of entertainment, new media, & technology
• Basic PC skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking & attention to detail essential
• Strong communication (verbal/written) skills
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization

Good to Have

• Passionate and knowledgeable about film/TV and the digital media landscape
• Stays current with pop culture and industry trends
• Proactive and attentive to project deadlines
• Knowledge of basic Adobe Photoshop or similar programs
• Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude, professional courage, initiative, and innovation

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns and Trainees 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 Spring Internship is from January 12, 20, or 26, 2026 through April 24, 2026 (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.

New Media Distribution seeks to find innovative ways to bring consumers' attention to SPE content via cutting edge technology. The department is further split into Tech, Commercial and Programming teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Storefront Merchandising: Collaborate with the Programming and Merchandising team with planning and implementing storefront promotions and placements across multiple platforms and global markets. This includes compiling translations, sourcing and prepping artwork and promotional assets.
• Content Programming: Assist in the content curation and editorial calendar planning for monthly storefront refreshes across each platform. Support the team with quarterly SVOD title selections for both domestic and international
• FAST Programming: Support FAST Team in assisting with channel QC, market research, data review and any marketing needs
• System Improvements: Assist with creating efficiencies & improvements to CMS tools
• Other: Offer general support for any ad hoc projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Major or focus in media, television, communications, film or business
• Currently enrolled in school or university during the duration of the internship with relevant education in a related field
• Knowledge of entertainment, new media, & technology
• Basic PC skills (Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking & attention to detail essential
• Strong communication (verbal/written) skills
• The ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve department goals

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about film/TV and the digital media landscape
• Stays current with pop culture and industry trends
• Proactive and attentive to project deadlines
• Knowledge of basic Adobe Photoshop or similar programs a strong plus
• Entrepreneurial spirit and attitude, professional courage, initiative, and innovation

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.