Digital & Social Marketing Trainee, Film / TV - Summer / Fall

This is a Full Time Job

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns, Trainees, and Finance Rotational Associates, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Summer/Fall Trainee position is from May/June through December 13th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location. This position is ideal for recent graduates or entry-level talent interested in jump-starting their career in a particular field. A hybrid work structure may or may not be available.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for someone ready to go above and beyond, learning in a studio work environment, to assist with digital creative and influencer marketing efforts for Sony Pictures' slate of films and television shows, which spans Columbia, Sony Pictures Television, Sony Pictures Classics and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions. The Trainee would be someone knowledgeable of the social and digital landscape and interested in film, television, online marketing, social media, and pop culture. They should know social platforms and interest in marketing for film and television releases. This role would collaborate on a day-to-day basis with the Digital, Brand, Social and Media Marketing Department to create positive and impactful brand conversation within the social space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies for film and television shows which could include websites, influencer marketing, email marketing and/or social platform specific content
• Identify and report on social digital creative that captures attention and drives conversation. Keep a finger on the pulse of social trends, new platform features, influencers, and best practices
• Ideate on B2C and B2B digital marketing ideas to drive purchases and/or engagement
• Research and report on emerging social platforms, trends and competitors
• Assist in scheduling social posts on Sony owned and operated channels and cross-promoting with other Marketing Departments where applicable
• Handle various administrative tasks such as taking notes, scheduling meetings, invoice processing, archiving digital assets, and building asset toolkits

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Interest in Global Entertainment Marketing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Photoshop. Video editing software (i.e. Premiere) skills is a plus, but not required.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Great creative instincts and high attention to detail.
• Avid interest film, television and pop culture.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.