Summer Intern - Music Business and Legal Affairs

This is a Full Time Unpaid Internship

Music Business and Legal Affairs Intern, Corporate – Summer 2018

This is an opportunity for a law student to learn practical, legal and business aspects of the film and television music industry as part of the Music Affairs Group of SPE. The intern will participate in analysis of music issues affecting film and television productions, including those arising out of changes in music industry practices, copyright laws, and labor laws. He or she will also be involved in the research, negotiation and drafting of music rights agreements, both licenses for existing music and contracts for new music, for in-house film and television productions and acquisitions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will carry out the following functions: (i) review of music agreements, music licenses, music status reports, music cue sheets, correspondence, credits, acquisition agreements and distribution agreements, (ii) identification and legal analysis of music issues in agreements and licenses, (iii) assisting in negotiations for the acquisition of music rights, (iv) research and analysis of current legal and business trends affecting music rights and exploitation in the film and television industries, (v) music rights research; and (vi) review and entry of referential data, general contract and license information and legal analyses into the Music Affairs Group's MAGIC database. The intern will be called upon to make presentations of the results of his or her research as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Applicants should have taken copyright or an entertainment law course, have a basic knowledge of music copyright principles
• General Word and Excel skills
• Maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship is required

SPE INTERN PROGRAM DETAILS:

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 allow 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 while on the lot.

This Summer internship is from Wednesday, May 30th or Tuesday, June 5th through August 31st but is flexible based on school schedule. All candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week and be returning back to school in the Fall.

*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