Summer Paid Intern - Worldwide Distribution Analytics

This is a Full Time Paid Internship

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 Summer Internship is from May/June through August 29th (start and end dates are flexible based on school schedules) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday 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:

Sony Pictures Releasing is the studio's theatrical distribution group and is responsible for the release of feature films from Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions to cinemas around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate should have a strong interest in learning about the theatrical distribution business and demonstrate strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills. The intern will work with the extended home office team in the area of sales and planning strategy, as well as provide analytical deliverables to the global distribution team. Responsibilities for the role include evaluating datasets from the division's various systems to develop market insights, contextualizing box office performance and impact of release dates in the competitive landscape, and presenting a capstone project to senior management. At the end of this rotation, the intern will have detailed knowledge of the film distribution business.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of movies and passion for the film business
• Strong knowledge /experience with analytics and data
• Experience with Excel and database management
• Interest in or exposure to international markets
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and re-prioritize within fluid situations
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and working under tight constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Prior experience in an analytical role in the entertainment business a plus
• Foreign language proficiency a plus