Summer Intern - Digital Tech
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Overview and Responsibilities
EPIX is the multi-screen, multi-platform entertainment network from Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and MGM Studios, delivering new releases, classic library movies, original music, comedy and sporting events anytime and anywhere – on TV, on demand, online and on electronic devices.
The EPIX Internship program is designed to provide a unique and rewarding experience for our interns. Offering college students exposure to all departments and levels within the organization as well as a chance to learn and contribute within a professional, fast-paced and progressive media environment. Providing our interns with the tools needed to achieve this goal is our main objective. All in all, an internship at EPIX is a fantastic opportunity for an individual interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Embracing differences is an integral part of our culture, and a key element for our success is creating and maintaining an inclusive environment. We encourage students of all backgrounds to apply.
The EPIX Corporate office is currently recruiting summer interns for the Digital Tech department. Interns will have the opportunity to do the following:
• Project#1:
• Taking an existing EPIX app as a model, build an HTML5 React app for a new plaform (e.g. Vizio TVs or similar)
• Project #2:
• Build a VR Implementation using the EPIX APIs to retrieve assets, metadata and videos for display using Unity or other VR framework.
Basic Qualifications
• Fast learner, self sufficient, exploratory mideset
• Able to think critically about web user paths and provide potential solutions to improve
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills
• Able to hit the ground running and take ownership of work
• Reliable and respectful of time/attendance
• Preferred majors:
• Computer Science
• Desired technichal skills:
• Rest APIs, data transformation, data visualization.
• JS, JSON, Unity
• ES6, React
Additional Qualifications
Ideal Candidates:
• Students must be classified as an undergraduate upperclassmen (juniors/seniors -- 2018 or 2019 graduates) or graduate student
• Have a keen interest in working in media and entertainment, including movies and TV
• Have strong attention to detail
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can work independently on multiple projects
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in PC and/or Macintosh, Microsoft Office and other programs
• Must be reliable, eager to learn and efficient, with excellent follow-up and follow-through skills
• Must be able to multi-task; takes initiative, be naturally curious, as well as trustworthy
Time Commitment:
• Requires a commitment of 10 weeks - Monday, June 5, 2017 through Thursday, August 10, 2017
• Students must be available to work a minimum of two full days to a maximum of 4 day per week (M - TH)