Spring Paid Intern - Business Affairs

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes 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 Spring Internship is from January through May 30th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work part-time hours (10-29 a week). Our offices are open Monday through Friday, 9-6 pm. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university. A hybrid work structure may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Business Affairs is responsible for negotiating and drafting production agreements with writers, producers, performers, directors, television networks, co-production entities and other television-related personnel and service providers on behalf of Sony Pictures Television and its related companies. Productions include scripted and non-scripted network, cable, and first-run syndicated television programming as well as animation and daytime programming.

Also responsible for implementing and administering the business policies and procedures for SPT. Works with Creative, Production, Finance and Legal Affairs departments to provide information, business advice and consultation services on a regular basis. Involved in analyzing business and legal issues related to productions, as well as reviewing budgets and other financial information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research deal terms and issues, and provide summaries or memoranda as requested
• Draft and revise agreements, amendments, deal terms, letters, notices, abstracts, and charts
• Review credits
• Take notes in meetings and calls
• Digital filing and organization of documents

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion and focus on entertainment and being within the business affairs department
• Relevant education or experience in agreements, legal, and budgeting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in Excel with an analytical thought process
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail
• Work under pressure and with short deadlines across multiple teams with fragmented

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous entertainment experience or internships
• Enrolled as a 2L or 3L