Spring Intern - Talent Relations & Publicity

Job Description

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 Spring Internship is from January through May 30th (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 SPT Talent Relations & Publicity handles the PR needs for both domestic and international production and distribution properties. Ranging from launching new series domestically to coordinating talent participation for an international talent tour, our department handles all aspects of publicity and talent relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The intern will be exposed to a variety of tasks including: daily press clippings, virtual and in-person press interviews, set visits, EPK/Promo shoots, table reads, crafting talent itineraries, updating team grids and press contact information, working various events, gifting, marketing & PR brainstorming sessions, watching current shows, attending international field office calls and more. The Talent Relations & Publicity is very collaborative and the intern will have exposure to everything our team interacts with on a daily basis.

The intern working with the team will gain valuable knowledge in understanding: what press breaks are, knowing the media and how they work in conjunction with publicists, what goes into launching a domestic television publicity campaign, knowing differences between domestic and international publicity, creating relationships, working with talent and reps and learning the detailed process of organizing an event from start to finish.

Based on the intern's specific area of interest, we can have the person shadow a campaign launch with the opportunity for them to brainstorm and work on PR strategy with initiatives that can be executed. They will have the opportunity to work closely with publicists on their shows. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to explore and present on a past or present successful PR campaign as part of the intern project for the Summer.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to adapt, multi-task, prioritize and handle tasks under pressure
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Excellent written & oral communication skills with ability to handle executives/upper management/talent
• Strong computer skills
• Professionalism and timeliness

Ability to:
• Maintain a professional attitude and be a go-getter
• Independently problem solve
• Be a self-starter with a proactive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environments with shifting priorities
• Demonstrate common sense, discretion, and attention to detail
**Must be enrolled in accredited university program during entire duration of internship

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/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.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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-d9p78k-18-225-175-230-42 in your application.