Paid Intern - Marketing Western Distribution

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is a major studio responsible for blockbuster films such as Spider-Man, Jumanji and Ghostbusters, and legendary TV Shows such as Breaking Bad and Outlander. The role of Marketing Intern –will be placed within the regional marketing team of the Distribution division for Western Europe, responsible for the distribution of film and television content.

The Western Europe Distribution Marketing team work alongside sales and research to help promote and customize the series/features content being pitched to buyers across our territories, ensuring teams have the most relevant materials, and build activation plans directly with partners and retailers for key series and releases. This includes being Product experts, supporting with B2B marketing materials (pitching and communications), managing events and B2C post sales marketing.

As the Marketing Intern based in London, you will work with local teams in the following territories: UK, France, Iberia, Italy, Germany/ Switzerland/Austria and the Nordics & Benelux team markets. You will also collaborate closely with our LA based global team on a regular basis.

Over the course of the placement, you will be responsible for crucial administrative functions, and we will provide exposure and experience in Creative planning, B2B, Internal Communications and events, the key elements of the distribution of Television and Feature Film marketing.

During this internship you will gain experience of working across multiple teams and territories and develop marketing knowledge and skills in a fast-paced industry.

This role will be a 12 month fixed term contract starting in July 2024 and will be paid London living wage.

To be considered for this role you will need to provide your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and why Sony Pictures.

Only applications that attach both documents will be considered.

What you'll do:
• Assist team in building presentations for key internal and external meetings and pitches.
• Collation of information from territories for regional office and US office
• Day to day contact for asset enquiries from territories including promos, artwork, social media, decks etc across features and series.
• Assistance with coordinating special events and screenings.
• Work alongside team on ad hoc projects including brainstorm sessions, crafting email newsletters, planning meetings.
• Briefing and liaising with agencies for marketing initiatives including Presentation Decks, PR, Social-Media, and Creative Campaigns
• Tracking/sharing of competitor and internal best practices.
• Build and update internal tracking spreadsheets.
• Working with Research, Sales Planning and Territory teams on bespoke projects

What you have:
• You are able to demonstrate a passion for marketing and the entertainment industry, as well have a keen creative eye, be a confident communicator.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Can be self-motivated, takes initiative and a great team player.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
• Creative flair and passion for marketing and entertainment
• Demonstrable analytical and numeracy skills
• Excellent writing skills with first class attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Task and results orientated.
• MS Office Suite required, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Photoshop, In design skills is desirable

How we take care of you:
• Competitive salary, with annual bonus eligibility.
• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle including private medical insurance.
• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high impact online resources.
• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy.
• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products.
• Watch the newest movies and TV shows at our exclusive employee screenings at work.
• Entitlement to apply for an interest-free season ticket loan.
• Automatic enrolment in the Company's Pension Plan
• Free counselling and advisory service.
• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company's Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans subject to any applicable service requirements.
• The opportunity to attend various social events in our state-of-the-art offices in Paddington.
• In addition to the above we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!)

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

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