Research Trainee, N.A. Distribution Research-Spring 2026
Job Description
- Interest in data and analytics
- Any experience consolidating and analyzing large data sets using software/tools (Tableau, etc..)
- Familiarity with television and streaming data, particularly Nielsen ratings
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong time-management skills
- Maintain and update daily/weekly/monthly data trackings
- Run reports using multiple data tools and applications
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple sources
- Grow to deliver verbal and written insights to team and clients
- Assist team members with projects and client requests
- Interest in television content and the television industry
- Solid Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Comfort with data and basic mathematical functions
- A willingness to learn data tools and the process for analysis
- Seasonal, paid assignments
- Meaningful and productive work
- Challenging tasks
- Real-world experience
- Educational and social networking opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits
Research Trainee, N.A. Distribution Research-Spring 2026
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, 19 or 26, 2026 through April 24th, 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.
North American Distribution Research is a dynamic and data-driven team that supports the distribution and monetization of film and television content in the U.S. and Canada. Distribution Research spans all platforms of television: Network, Cable, Broadcast Syndication, SVOD, AVOD, transactional and other digital platforms. This role is physically located in New York but will provide support for SPT business efforts across North America.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and update daily/weekly/monthly data trackings
- Run reports using multiple data tools and applications
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple sources
- Grow to deliver verbal and written insights to team and clients
- Assist team members with projects and client requests
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in television content and the television industry
- Solid Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Comfort with data and basic mathematical functions
- A willingness to learn data tools and the process for analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Interest in data and analytics
- Any experience consolidating and analyzing large data sets using software/tools (Tableau, etc..)
- Familiarity with television and streaming data, particularly Nielsen ratings
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong time-management skills
The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits.
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 SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.
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