Fall Intern - Global Publicity

Job Description

PROGRAM DETAILS

SPE INTERN:
Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes 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 allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Fall Internship is from September through December 13th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work part-time hours (10-29 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. A hybrid work structure may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The intern program will consist of numerous research projects to be assigned by the EVP of Global Publicity and/or her Assistant in Global Publicity. These will include and not be limited to looking up information regarding filmmakers, talent, reps, competitive releases, screenings, film festivals, venues, etc. The intern will also support keeping department documents up to date such as film calendars, strategy, memos, etc. The Fall 2024 intern will help the department with the preparation for upcoming events like domestic and international activations, participate in weekly publicity staff meetings, and work press junkets and premieres. The intern will also be asked to conduct script coverage and contribute creative ideas for global campaigns.

The Global Publicity team works with filmmakers and talent reps to create the overall publicity campaign for a film. The Global Publicity team consists of three teams who are assigned specific film titles. Each team is made up of: SVPs, VPs, Directors, Senior Publicists, Junior Publicists, Coordinators and Assistants. The team also includes team members working across all titles in New York, London, Canada, Photo, Events, and Social.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Researching and updating talent/filmmaker information in pertinent documents
• Updating film calendars on a weekly basis
• Participate in department and team meeting brainstorms for press strategy discussions, event and activation ideas, and content rollout plans; offering thoughtful ideas and input
• Reading scripts and writing script coverage on an as needed basis
• Updating our internal SharePoint documents
• Helping at off-site events/activations nearby (paint nights, outdoor movies, special screenings, etc.) as needed
• Planning for and helping at Press Screenings, Junkets, & Premieres
• Strategizing all media campaigns with fellow team members
• Interacting with all global marketing departments including Digital/Social, Brand Management, Intersectional, Exhibitor/National Partnerships, Consumer Products/Experience, Operations, etc.
• Monitoring domestic and international press (online, print, and broadcast)
• Competitive research and other research projects on an as-needed basis

The intern will gain experience/exposure to the following:
• Film marketing from a studio perspective
• Working at Junkets and Premieres
• Opportunities to interact one-on-one with executives
• Time management and organization skills
• Collaborating with many different teams in the department

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Interest to pursue a career in Publicity, Marketing, and/or Communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Knowledge of Social Media platforms (X, TikTok, Instagram etc).
• Proficient in Internet research and experience in a professional office environment
• Entertainment experience preferred
• Common sense, dependability and discretion are required
• Solid understanding of the Sony brand and internal synergy needs
• Strong inter-departmental working relationships

The anticipated base salary for this position is $25/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.

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.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6o5y0-18-223-158-228-42 in your application.