Summer Paid Intern - Creative Development, TriStar Pictures

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

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 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university interested in continuing their education through professional experience.

TriStar Pictures is searching for a Development Intern. We are a division of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group (MPG) that creates filmmaker-driven movies like The Woman King, Matilda The Musical, Happiest Season, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Baby Driver that have the potential for both critical acclaim and commercial success. The team currently consists of the President, SVP, VP, Creative Executive, and their assistants. Together they evaluate pitches, scripts, books, and articles as potential projects, nurture relationships with filmmakers, writers and producers, and guide films through all stages of development, prep, production, post-production, marketing and distribution.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Reading script submissions and providing written and/or verbal coverage for development executives in a timely manner
• Performing deep research and compiling informational materials on projects
• Creating lists with recommendations for directors, writers, and cast for projects in development
• Providing administrative support (rolling calls, scheduling meetings, etc.) for an executive and covering other assistant desks as needed
• Working with the team to create materials for TriStar projects (i.e.: decks, one sheets, etc.)
• Assisting with office tasks and supply management for the TriStar offices as a whole

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Passion and focus on filmmaking, with an interest in feature development
• Proficiency in office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, etc.)
• Prior experience handling office phones
• Attention to detail, organization, initiative, and the ability to multitask
• Adaptability in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience evaluating materials (scripts, books, etc.) and writing coverage