Sony Pictures Entertainment invites application for Paid Summer Internship Program 2019. Sony Pictures offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal paid assignments provide meaningful as well as productive work that allows you to build your resume, experience and develop your skills further. You will have challenging tasks, real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and many educational and social opportunities while on the lot. This Summer internship is from May/June through mid-August. All candidates must be able to work between 40 hours a week.

The Publicity department in New York creates and executes campaigns for all Columbia Pictures titles, which include elements of broadcast, print, and online media. The team currently consists of eight members (six in national publicity and two infield publicity). Together they build interest and awareness of their film titles through the press which includes screenings, stunts, and talent participation.

What is your responsibility as a Sony Picture Intern?

• Researching and creating a comprehensive report on the competitive climate
• Helping out at screenings, which includes checking in attendees, sitting through screening writing recaps
• Assisting with talent at special events, screenings, and broadcast appearances
• Attending and contributing to brainstorming meetings for all film campaigns
• Updating documents to aid in campaign strategy planning
• Tracking film coverage and relevant industry news as well as social media coverage
• Helping to coordinate press mailers

The intern will gain experience/exposure to the following:

• An understanding of the broader landscape of film publicity, and how a campaign is built from the moment a movie is greenlit to its release
• How the publicity department works alongside other departments including digital, social, and marketing
• Learning how to effectively research using traditional outlets as well as creativity
• Also, Red carpet events with high caliber talent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated interest in publicity through relevant coursework and experiences
• Likewise, Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Further, Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as all forms of social media
• Also, Passion for the entertainment industry as a whole

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergrad student studying relevant field
• Must have prior PR experience or Events Planning Experience
• Marketing experience is a plus

How To Apply Sony Pictures Summer Internship?

The Paid Summer Internship Program 2019 is an opportunity to unbox an overwhelming experience in the front seat of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Hence, to apply for the internship program, you will require to have a resume that impresses! Moreover, the application is an online process where the applicants must make online submission of CV as well as other required documents.