Summer Paid Intern - Franchise Content & Strategy
Lucasfilm
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Full Time Paid Internship
Job Summary:
The Franchise Content & Strategy team oversees the overall content & narrative creative strategy across the Franchise platforms, as well as the associated development and management of story & continuity across animation, games, publishing, consumer products, online, and interactive experiences, developing transmedia narratives as well. The group also liaises with the live-action development team to stay on top of what other stories are in the works, and helps collate and translate the information for broader consumption across the Franchise teams, which also extends to Marketing & PR.
Responsibilities:
Lucasfilm is currently seeking motivated, detail-oriented, and trustworthy interns for its Internship Program. Within the Franchise Content & Strategy team responsibilities would include going deep into other Franchises and how they are generating more content nowadays, and crafting associated case-studies. Staying on top of current in-market Franchise talent across Animation, Publishing, Video Games, VR, and beyond - tracking interesting talent and writing up descriptions. Helping members of our Continuity quartet track data from scripts, manuscripts, outlines, game design documents, and more. Depending on the candidate selected, we may have the intern work across several projects concurrently, or focus on one or two. This internship is a great introduction to the world of story development and franchise management, and interns will have an invaluable opportunity to interact with execs in our department on future and active projects across various media.
Basic Qualifications:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with diverse personalities.
• Strong time management skills; Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in team settings with a positive, pro-active attitude.
• The ability to uphold a professional level of secrecy given the sensitivity of many projects the team works on
• Strong researching skills are a plus, with the ability to clearly and concisely share your findings
Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferred candidates will have an interest in content development, transmedia creation, franchise management, and demonstrate a creative sensibility.
• A strong knowledge and appreciation of the Star Wars galaxy, including the films, animated series, games, and books, is preferred.
• Strong writing, fact-checking and proofreading skills are ideal.
Required Education
• Pursuing a degree at an accredited university or college.
Additional Information:
Program Eligibility
• At least 18 years of age
• Unrestricted work authorization
• Available full time for 12 weeks from May/June through August/September
• This is a remote internship. The internship requires a working, reliable internet connection as well as a quiet, dedicated work space.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college/university taking at least one class in the semester prior to participation in the internship program, or recently graduated within six months at time of application
About Lucasfilm:
Lucasfilm is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects, audio post-production and cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Lucasfilm.
Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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