Paid Intern - Content Operations Video

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Summary of Position

The Content Operations, Video Editor Intern will spend time assisting Finishing Editors in the Content Operations department. They will have the opportunity to sit with and learn from professional Video Editors working in a fast-paced, high demand, post-production environment. An applicant for this position should have a passion for movies and original programming and an interest in creating promotional content.

Skills
that will be learned include customizing promotional material for various distribution needs, the application of Adobe Premiere as a professional editing tool, color grading shoot materials, the evaluation of an asset to ensure that it meets technical delivery specifications and coordinating with cross-functional teams, ushering projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the set-up Adobe Premiere projects for edit sessions
• Evaluating assets to ensure that they meet technical specifications prior to delivery
• Learning about the color grading process
• Assist in the creation of deliverables
• Ad hoc projects as they arise

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• Basic knowledge of the technical aspects of audio and video post-production, such as frame rate, timecode, sound design, etc.
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for movies, original programming, and content creation

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.

Compensation Data

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

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.