Development Intern (Scripted/Live-Action

Submarine; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 3,300 - 5,600; Full time

Job summary

Submarine, based in Amsterdam, offers a Scripted Development Intern position in Amsterdam. The role supports a dynamic scripted drama team across development, pre-production, and production stages, with responsibilities from scheduling to pitch document design.

You will gain hands-on exposure to multiple production phases, work with the Executive Producer and Development team, and contribute to both Dutch and international projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Technical knowledge of In-Design and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Assist across various scripted team tasks such as diary/calendar scheduling and meeting prep.
• Note-taking and writing coverage for submissions from agencies and writers.
• Help design and format pitch decks or treatments.
• Conduct in-depth research for potential series or projects.
• File confidential documents and provide any needed technical support.
• Support Dutch scripted office operations and team coordination.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Education

HBO/WO degree

Tools

In-Design

Canva

Job description

Development Intern (Scripted/Live-Action)

30 juli 2026

About Submarine:

Headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in Antwerp, London & LA, Submarine is part of the Mediawan group, with the French conglomerate taking a majority stake in 2023.

Produced projects include drama series THE KOLLECTIVE, written by GOMORRAH showrunners Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, starring BAFTA nominee Celine Buckens and Natascha McElhone, commissioned by The European Alliance and picked up by Hulu; SAFE HARBOR, an inspired by true events crime series by OZARK co-creator Mark Williams, starring Alfie Allen, Charlie Murphy and Jack Gleeson for ITVX and Videoland.

Submarine are also known for the hybrid animated series UNDONE, running for two seasons on Amazon Prime Video, and feature film APOLLO 101/2: A SPACEAGE CHILDHOOD with Richard Linklater for Netflix.

Submarine’s new six-part true crime series TOOS is coming soon to Netflix worldwide. The team also has projects in development with top talent and collaborators including Stephen Daldry, Kevin Macdonald, Ronan Bennett, Film Nation, 101 Studios and BBC Film.

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Internship:

Scripted DevelopmentIntern

Period:

Start: 23 September, 2026

Hours: 24 to 32 hours per Week

Course:

HBO or WO

Rate:

€300/month for study internship or €500/month for work internship.

Job details:

Key to creating captivating drama series for both the Dutch and International markets is a well-organised and efficient scripted drama team. The team is based out of Submarine’s Amsterdam HQ and London, they are constantly working on developing existing projects, sourcing new potential ideas for hit TV show or films, and preparing upcoming productions.

This internship will shed light on the process of creating scripted drama as part of an ambitious but compact creative unit. Depending on what’s on at the company, you can get insight on several phases of production: development, pre-production, production and post. You’ll do tasks in support of our Executive Producer, Production Coordinator, and Development team; everything from assistance in meeting scheduling to helping to design pitch documents to reading and script coverage.

Fluency in Dutch and English is required. Technical knowledge of In-Design and Canva is highly sought after.

Specific intern responsibilities include:

Assisting across various aspects for the scripted team, including diary/calendar scheduling, meeting preparations, note-taking, etc.

Reviewing submissions and samples of work that come to us from agencies/production companies/writers and writing coverage.

Helping with pitch decks or treatments in terms of design and formatting.

Conducting in-depth research for a potential series or feature project.

Filing confidential documents, as well as offering any technical assistance, if needed.

Aiding the smooth running of the Dutch scripted office and assisting the team, including ad hoc and routine or menial tasks or personal tasks.

Language:

Fluent in Dutch and English

If you are comfortable working and learning in a high-paced and demanding business then this position might be right for you. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to multi-task while sometimes working on tedious tasks is a must. Voracious readers/writers, and film/tv buffs are welcome!