Comedy Development Trainee

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which include 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 allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This summer program runs from June to December 12th (start and end dates are flexible, based on school schedules), and all candidates must be able to work full-time hours (40 hours per week). Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 9 am-6 pm. This position is ideal for entry-level talent or recent graduates interested in jump-starting their career in a particular field. A hybrid work structure may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Our team sees projects through the entire development process from a pitch to a fully-written script through casting and attaching a director to production of a pilot to, in success, a series on air. Interns will gain experience in reading and analyzing incoming material. They will be exposed to writers, directors, and producers throughout the creative process. Interns may be able to join pitches, general development meetings, and will work closely with the entire comedy team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reading and analyzing incoming material and new drafts for projects currently in development
• Scheduling meetings with key players in the industry
• Updating grids and status reports
• Compiling research on properties for possible option and flagging talent to know
• Covering phones, taking notes, and other general administrative duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good eye for creative
• Passion for film/tv, with a particular interest in comedy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate student studying in relevant field

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 SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.