Fall Paid Intern - Production Administration

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

PROGRAM DETAILS:

SPE INTERN:

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 builds on your experience and develops your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Fall Internship is from September through December 12th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work 10-29 hours/week, in person in the specified office location. This position is ideal for a student enrolled in an accredited college or university interested in continuing their education through professional experience.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Physical Production spearheads and supervises feature film production strategies for Columbia Pictures. The process begins from the time a film title is being considered for production and carries thru to delivery of the movie. We work closely with finance, creative, and business affairs to present a comprehensive production plan and with those partners, closely manage and execute the plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Read scripts to prepare for engaging in departmental work
• Assist department coordinators in monitoring current productions, including tracking production progress, communicating with internal partners, and engaging with POCs and UPMs on the actual shows
• Assist department coordinators in breaking down scripts and preparing them for scheduling – an essential skill needed to further one's career in physical production in the field
• Assembling crew availability lists from below-the-line talent agencies
• Learn different aspects of the industry
• Assist the coordinators and learn how to cover a desk for a high-level executive

QUALIFICATIONS:
• A desire to concentrate on physical production rather than development
• Attention to detail
• Interest in researching film rebate programs worldwide
• Display initiative and ask questions about the nuts and bolts of production
• Be familiar with films currently in the theaters as successes and failures are frequently referenced during research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 360 Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• In a Film or Communications program at an accredited school