Casting Intern, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios

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Amazon MGM Studios is seeking bright dynamic and self-motivated interns to work hard have fun and make history with us this summer. Amazon Studios Internship Program offers interns hands-on experience working with the studio behind award-winning and ground-breaking programming like Reacher Overcompensating We Were Liars The Boys The Accountant 2 Red One Road House Red and White & Royal Blue to name a few.

We are looking for Casting Interns to support the US TV Casting Team or US Movies Casting Team. This person will help with daily tasks as well as long-term projects on a larger scale. At the start of the summer the intern will be given a Capstone Project that will challenge them to bring all that theyve learned together and apply it to how our team impacts the studio as a whole. The casting intern will support department coordinators as well as work with the teams casting executives to learn about the Movie or TV casting process on both a micro and macro level. While you will be assigned various tasks regularly it is strongly encouraged that interns dive deep into growth opportunities independently. At the end of your term you will present your Capstone Project to the team.

While the casting intern will be working primarily with either the Series Team or Movies Team they will also be given the opportunity to learn about the other team. Series casting and movie casting operate separately but they do overlap at times. Outside of our team they will also have the opportunity to participate in guest speaker sessions networking events and screenings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: While candidates will be considered for Film and TV at point of application to this requisition they will only be shortlisted for one track after review. Candidates will be evaluated for both tracks based on their most recently submitted resume and placed by the recruiting team.

Key job responsibilities
This position will be heavily focused on operational organization and administrative process within the casting team. Additional areas of exposure will include: development process Amazon Studios systems budgeting process and other protocol/workflows which are key to casting scripted content for Amazon MGM Studios. Those who may benefit most are self-starters who seek out opportunities to learn and are proactive in identifying and taking on projects.

A day in the life
- Day-to-day tasks will include supporting the department coordinators with reading scripts writing character breakdowns updating cast picture grids helping with talent lists working on data entry and other admin tasks as needed
- Listen on various meetings with the opportunity to learn first-hand about the casting process and hear casting feedback
- Join our weekly casting team meetings to hear casting updates on all series
- Watch select cast auditions and discuss with coordinators and executives
- Work on Capstone Project through both research and connecting with other Amazonians

- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Expected graduation conferral date between December 2026 - June 2028
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors degree or above in Film and Television Production Digital Media Multimedia Arts or majors relating to these fields. Non-Arts majors with high interest in Film and TV are encouraged to apply

- Prior experience in entertainment and/or campus productions is preferred such as participating in student films leading student productions or campus organizations. Experience in casting and/or a strong interest in the casting process
- Knowledge of current and up-and-coming talent
- Knowledge of current popular shows and movies both streaming and non-streaming
- Passion for learning and eager to seek knowledge independently without instruction
- Team player who works well with others
- Strong work ethic and time management skills and knows how to prioritize multiple tasks
- Excellent communication skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $40529/year in our lowest geographic market up to $49535/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.