Summer / Fall Paid Intern - Talent and Casting
Sony Pictures
Culver City, CAThis is a Full Time Paid Internship
PROGRAM DETAILS
SPE 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 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 Summer Internship is from May/June through August 29th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work full-time hours (40 hours 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 interested in continuing their education through professional experience.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
The Casting team oversees all of the casting for scripted series on all Sony Pictures Television shows. We work with agents, managers, casting directors, and network executives daily
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Trainee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• The Casting Process: Observing and participating in the casting process.
• Researched actors for our shows, creating lists for upcoming series
• Tracking new and up-and-coming actors
• Assisting executives in tests, table reads, and studio sessions
• Anticipating office needs, learning how to one day be an assistant
• Being a very important part of our very small department
• Executed expenses, scheduling, and data entry
The intern will gain experience/exposure to the following:
• How to cast a show
• Studio Tests
• Table Reads
• Run-through of our comedy
• Exposure to all other creative departments at Sony Television
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passion and focus on casting
• Experience in basic Microsoft Office
• Interest in entertainment, television, and acting
• Web/tech-savvy, proficient in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media, such as Instagram
• Good eye for talent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary/Benefits
$19.00
per hour
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.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
