Intern - TV Format Sales & Production

Job Description

Responsibilities

Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group, delivers award-winning content to millions across the globe. Based in London, the business' in-house production labels include Carnival Films, creator of worldwide phenomenon ''Downton Abbey'' and hit drama ''The Last Kingdom''; Monkey Kingdom, producer of BAFTA-winning ''Made in Chelsea'', ''The Real Housewives of Cheshire'' and ''Don't Hate the Playaz''; Australian-based Matchbox Pictures, producer of critically acclaimed series ''The Real Housewives of Melbourne'', ''Safe Harbour'', ''Stateless'' and ''Clickbait''; Working Title Television, producer of ''Tales of the City'', BAFTA-winning ''We Are Lady Parts'' and hit series ''Everything I Know About Love''; and Heyday Television, producer of award-winning series ''The Long Song'', ''The Capture'' and ''Clickbait'', plus the upcoming adaptation of ''Apples Never Fall''. The studio also backs Tony Ayres Productions (TAP), the company also behind ''Clickbait'' and anthology series ''Fires''; and owns an equity stake in Lark Productions (''The Glass Hotel'') in Canada. The studio houses a London and LA-based scripted unit that develops and produces original series such as the Emmy-nominated television adaptation ''Hanna'' and BBC family adventure drama ''Dodger'', as well as hit shows such as ''Transplant'' (Sphere Media/CTV/NBC) and the cyber-thriller ''The Undeclared War'' (Playground Entertainment/Channel 4/Peacock).

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Job Description

Programme Essentials

To join one of our 12-month Internships you will be:
• Currently be studying at University and applying for a Placement year in your 2nd or final year or graduating in Summer 2024
• Looking for work experience after completing A-Levels or equivalent course or an Apprenticeship
• Eligible to work in the UK without restriction for the duration of the internship from Monday 1st July 2024- Friday 18th July 2025
• We strongly advise that you do not apply to more than 1 Internship role to ensure that you are considered for the Internship that you are most interested in and that your skills are aligned to

What will I be doing?

As the Format Sales & Production Intern, you will assist the Formats team in their efforts to sell TV Formats internationally.
Our catalogue includes entertainment formats like THE REAL HOUSEWIVES and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and scripted comedy and drama like SUPERSTORE and SUITS. All those formats are in production internationally right now and it's our team that makes that happen from pitching the concept, through negotiating the deal terms, to overseeing the production process.

You will be working in a creative field, managing the flow of production materials and the distribution of screeners and other sales materials, as well as assisting with deal administration and stakeholder reporting.

What will I learn from this opportunity?
• How the global TV / VOD business operates, in particular the area of content development, production and sales
• Essential skills for working within a dynamic, fast-paced international team within a major global organization.
• How to manage key stakeholders and external contacts
• A great deal about yourself, including insights into the direction you would like your career to take after this experience.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. 

Qualifications

What do I need to bring to the role?
• Demonstrable passion for TV entertainment and a desire to develop a career in media
• Ability to work autonomously to deadlines, take initiative and keep calm under pressure, prioritizing and managing workload efficiently
• Self starter and fast learner with a 'can do' attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with a network of contacts
• Foreign language skills and production know how preferable

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. 

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company. 

Additional Information

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