Content Curator Intern

Vedanshi Cinematix Pvt LTD.,; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Vedanshi Cinematix Pvt LTD. is seeking a Content Curator Intern to bolster our OTT content acquisition and curation team.

You will identify, research, screen, and organize films, web series, documentaries, and short-form content for potential Indian audiences. You will prepare evaluation notes and reports, research rights holders, and maintain the content database while categorizing titles by language, genre, year, and status.

Qualifications

• Interest in OTT, films, web series, and digital entertainment.
• Strong research, evaluation, and note-taking abilities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with MS Excel/Google Sheets for data organization.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify titles suitable for OTT platforms.
• Screen and evaluate content based on story, direction, and appeal.
• Watch and review content; prepare short evaluation notes and reports.
• Research filmmakers, production houses, and rights holders.
• Maintain and update content acquisition database and tracking sheets.
• Categorize content by language, genre, country, year, duration, and status.
• Identify international/independent content with Indian audience potential.
• Track status from submission to negotiation stages.
• Prepare content lists, research reports, and acquisition updates.
• Coordinate with team on content requiring further evaluation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of research and records.

Skills

OTT knowledge

Content research

Content evaluation

Excel/Sheets

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Language skills

Education

Film/Media education

Job description

Content Curator Intern

Role Overview

We are looking for a Content Curator Intern to support our OTT content acquisition and curation team in identifying, researching, screening, and organizing quality films, web series, independent films, documentaries, short films, and micro-dramas.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify films, web series, independent films, documentaries, short films, and micro-dramas suitable for OTT platforms.
• Screen and evaluate assigned content based on story, screenplay, direction, performances, production quality, originality, and overall audience appeal.
• Watch and review content and prepare short evaluation notes and content reports.
• Research filmmakers, producers, production houses, distributors, sales agents, and content rights holders.
• Maintain and update the content acquisition database and tracking sheets.
• Categorize content by language, genre, format, country, year, duration, and content status.
• Identify interesting international and independent content that may have potential for Indian audiences.
• Track the status of submitted content, including received, under evaluation, curated, rejected, shortlisted, and negotiation stages.
• Support the team in preparing content lists, research reports, presentations, and acquisition updates.
• Assist in identifying potential content opportunities from online platforms, film festivals, production companies, distributors, and independent creators.
• Coordinate internally with the acquisition team regarding content that requires further evaluation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure that all assigned research and content records are updated regularly.

Daily Work Expectations

• Research and identify new content opportunities.
• Screen assigned titles and prepare evaluation notes.
• Research relevant rights holders and content companies.
• Update the content tracker/database.
• Organize and categorize titles.
• Prepare daily/weekly work-status updates.
• Support the Content Acquisition Manager with research and curation requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong interest in films, OTT, web series, and digital entertainment.
• Good understanding of storytelling, screenplay, direction, and basic film appreciation.
• Good research and internet-search skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and documentation.
• Ability to watch and evaluate content objectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet daily targets.
• Willingness to explore international and regional cinema.

Preferred

• Film/Media/Mass Communication/Journalism/English or related educational background.
• Experience in film reviewing, content writing, film clubs, short-film projects, or OTT-related work.
• Knowledge of multiple Indian languages or international cinema is an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of titles researched per day.
• Number of titles screened/evaluated.
• Quality and accuracy of evaluation reports.
• Number of relevant rights holders/content sources identified.
• Accuracy and completeness of content database updates.
• Timeliness of assigned work.
• Number of promising titles shortlisted for further consideration.

Reporting

Reports to: Content Acquisition Manager

Role Type

Internship Content Acquisition & Curation