Development and Production Intern – SPT Nonfiction & IPC – Van Nuys

Sony Pictures Televisions Nonfiction group is the feature documentary premium content and reality unit within Sony Pictures Television (SPT). Through ownership interests in or partnerships with production companies Sharp Entertainment The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) B17 Entertainment 19 Entertainment This Machine Filmworks Maxine and Brass Monkeys Media the group creates and produces content in every form of nonfiction programming for audiences worldwide currently totaling more than 100 series across 35 networks.

The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) a part of Sony Pictures Television is an Emmy Award-winning IP creation and production studio based in Van Nuys California. Founded in 2016 IPC develops and produces television film documentary and interactive mobile content. The company currently has series in production or development with most major US broadcasters cable networks and streaming platforms.

Development Overview: Interns will assist both the Development and Current Programming teams in a wide array of administrative and creative tasks that will benefit the execution of our ordered shows as well as those we are preparing to sell to the marketplace. Interns will learn about pitch decks help brainstorm ideas conduct extensive research and learn about major key network players in the entertainment industry. Upon completion of this program successful interns will take away a deeper understanding of the creative processes of developing a successful show/film.

Production Overview: Interns will assist both the Production Management and Operations Departments on current green-lit projects. Interns will work closely on assigned series and special projects with duties ranging anywhere from clerical and administrative to Pre-Production and Production. Interns will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience on set when available. Interns will learn about call sheets production equipment casting scouting business operations and more. Upon completion of this internship successful interns will take away a deeper understanding of what it takes to make a project come to life.

Responsibilities:
Assist executive assistants with the needs from department executives
Aid in the writing and proofreading of creative documents
Brainstorm creative ideas and concepts
Aid with the editing of sizzle reels and presentations for network / cable / streaming pitches
Watch/help with graphic design (i.e. the cover sheet on an episode treatment or research document)
Work with our researchers to see how we develop characters for documentaries
Exposure to casting processes including arranging casting interviews heavy phones clerical
Participate on-set at local shoots sit in on development meetings
Other administrative duties as needed
Production Responsibilities include:
Assisting production management team with the needs from executives and networks
Assisting with rolling calls researching travel options booking flights and hotels liaising with vendors drafting email correspondence creating spreadsheets helping to organize expense reports handling mail making runs and organizing communications
Sitting in on production meetings staff meetings and observe production executives and staff as they make creative financial and production-based decisions
Shadowing production coordinators and managers to learn about all production tasks associated with supporting production executives and provide desk coverage as needed
Working collaboratively or independently as needed
Filing /organizing current project documents and archive old ones
Assisting all operational events hosted at the office preparing and packing items and ensuring the office runs smoothly
Other administrative duties as needed

Qualifications:
Demonstrate an interest in unscripted television
Possess an energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
Work well with others with a positive attitude
Be prepared to think critically and solve problems
Be able to successfully act autonomously while working in a team environment
Be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding and experience using Adobe Creative Suite Canva Graphics and design applications Avid is a plus
Possess proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint and Excel) with a knowledge of Google Drive a plus

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