Summer Intern - Drama Development, Television

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Drama Development Intern, Sony Pictures Television – Summer 2023

The Sony Pictures Entertainment Internship program offers a unique opportunity 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 your resume, experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and many educational and social opportunities. This Summer Internship is from May/June through Sept. 1st (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location This is not a remote role. A hybrid work option 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 into 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 table reads, casting sessions, pitch meetings, general development meetings and will work closely with the entire drama team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reading and analyzing incoming material as well as scripts our team is developing
• Compiling research on properties for possible option
• Being trained to have the skills of a working assistant on an entertainment desk Interaction with the close-knit drama team on a daily basis
• Learning to write coverage on script
• Rolling calls – the very specific way to do this for the creative community
• Note-taking on calls – exposure & experience in understanding ''what's'' important
• Scheduling meetings with key leaders and producers in the creative & production industries – this assist in the development of the key players and stakeholders in the industry
• Updating status reports for all series
• In addition to this, the interns will get exposure to some of the critical meetings – development meetings, production meetings, and the issues discussed there

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship
• Pursuing a Bachelor's in film or tv
• An ambitious, proactive personality
• A passion for television with a creative bent
• Good eye for creative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Someone with a great attitude and passion for television and film
• 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

*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.

* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios