Application Deadline: March 24 2026
Program Dates:June 1 8 or 15 2026 August 282026
Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
Our Emerging Talent Programs including Internships and Trainee roles provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionalsto contribute to the teams behind our film television and entertainment experiences.
These paid seasonal assignments deliver meaningful high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth.Youlltake on real responsibilities build practical skills and gain exposure to the business through structured learning executive engagement and networking opportunities.
Our internship program is designed for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as well as individualsseekingto deepen their education through immersive professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Department Description:
The intern program will consist ofnumerousresearch projects to be assigned by the EVP of Global Publicity and/or the Global Publicity team. These will include and not be limited to researching informationregardingfilmmakers talent reps competitive releases screenings film festivals venues etc. The intern will alsoassistwith updating department documents such as film calendars strategy memos etc. The Summer 2026 intern will help the department with the preparation for upcoming events like domestic and international activationsparticipatein 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 areassignedspecific film titles. Each team is made upof:SVPs VPs Directors Senior Publicists Junior PublicistsCoordinatorsand Assistants. The team also includes team members working across all titles in New York London Canada Photo Events and Social.
Responsibilities:
Researching and updating talent/filmmaker information in pertinent documents
Planning for and helping at Press Screenings Junkets & Premieres
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
Qualifications:
Must currently be enrolled in school or university during the duration of the internship
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook)
Common sensedependabilityand discretion are
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest to pursue a career in Publicity Marketing and/or Communications
Proficient in Internet research and experience in a professional office environment
Entertainment experience preferred
Solid understanding of the Sony brand and internalsynergyneeds
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.
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Required Experience:
Intern
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