Paid Intern - Starz , Brand Marketing

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Summary of Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team for a project focused on conducting a competitive overview and analysis of leading streaming platforms, with a focus on identifying best practices and opportunities that can be applied to STARZ. The intern will work closely with various teams across the organization, including Brand, Creative, Interactive, and Research, to gather insights and develop a comprehensive competitive overview presentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data collection on leading streaming platforms, including market share, content offerings, user demographics, and marketing strategies.
• Analyze the competitive landscape and identify the unique selling points, content strengths, and weaknesses of each platform.
• Meet with internal teams to gain insights into branding, marketing strategies, user interface, content curation, and user engagement and retention strategies.
• Compile findings into a comprehensive PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation, highlighting best practices and opportunities for STARZ.
• Rehearse and deliver the competitive overview presentation to the team, including senior management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in business, marketing, communications, media, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to work in Google Office including: Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.

Compensation Data

The pay rate for this internship is $18/hr.

Internship Details

Lionsgate and Starz Internship Program Summer 2024

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 11th Friday, August 16th, 2024 (10 Weeks)

The Lionsgate and Starz Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.

Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.

Important Dates

The Lionsgate and Starz Summer 2024 Internship program dates are: June 11thAugust 16th, 2024.

All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024.

Details

• Interns must not work more than 36 hours per week
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
• Graduate students are eligible to apply
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid
• Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.

• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
• Submit a cover letter (optional)
• Explain why your background and experience make you a great fit for Lionsgate & Starz

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Business Unit Overview

Starz

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a “best of global SVOD” content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

Department Overview