Trainee, Acquisitions, Sony Pictures Classics Summer 2026
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Program Dates: June 1 8 or 15 2026 December 4 2026
Our Emerging Talent Programs including Internships and Trainee roles provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to 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. Youll take on real responsibilities build practical skills and gain exposure to the business through structured learning executive engagement and networking opportunities.
Our Trainee Program is intended for recent graduates and aspiring professionals seeking to advance their education through immersive hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.
Responsibilities:
Assist with writing coverage for scripts and finished films for the Sony Pictures Acquisitions team
Research on upcoming titles
Market research projects
Provide support on administrative duties
Qualifications:
Recent graduate with 0-2 years of experience in a relevant field
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite: Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint (familiarity with Adobe suite is a plus)
Excellent communication skills
Strong administrative and organizational skills (scheduling database management data entry)
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
An interest in and knowledge of American independent & International films
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.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
About Company
The toga lady holds her torch high for film audiences everywhere by representing Columbia Pictures, the studio through which Sony Pictures Entertainment produces its big budget movies. The studio was founded in 1924, and in 1982 it was purchased by Coca-Cola. Sony purchased ...