Business Affairs Intern (JD or MBA Level), Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios at Amazon.com Servi[...]

Amazon.com Services LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and entertainment company is seeking a Business Affairs Intern in Culver City, California. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in entertainment law and deal structuring. Interns will support the Movies Business Affairs team, contributing to contract analysis and strategic operations in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a JD or MBA program, graduating between December 2026 and June 2028, and commit to a 12-week full-time internship.

Qualifications

• Must commit to 40 hours/week for the duration of a 12-week internship.
• Expected to graduate between December 2026 and June 2028.

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of talent agreements.
• Analyze and synthesize complex contractual terms.
• Generate market insights for negotiation strategy.
• Gain practical experience in entertainment law.

Skills

Contract analysis

Deal structuring

Research

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in JD and/or MBA program

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as class or other employment during the Amazon workday. We are seeking a Business Affairs Intern to support our dynamic team in developing and executing entertainment agreements. This position offers comprehensive exposure to entertainment law, deal structuring, and the business fundamentals that drive content creation at a major studio.

Impact & Opportunity

This position provides direct exposure to entertainment deal-making at an industry-leading studio. You will gain practical experience in contract analysis, deal structuring, and the business dynamics that drive content creation while contributing to projects that reach global audiences.

Key job responsibilities

• Deal Structure & Analysis
  • Support development and review of talent agreements
  • Analyze and synthesize complex contractual terms
  • Validate budget and credit alignment with above-the-line deals
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive analytics and deal term databases
• Strategic Operations
  • Research industry standards and precedent deals
  • Generate market insights for negotiation strategy
  • Evaluate opportunities for process optimization through AI integration
  • Monitor and analyze deal patterns across projects
• Professional Development
  • Gain practical experience in entertainment law
  • Observe high-level deal negotiations
  • Develop understanding of production finance
  • Build cross-functional relationships

About the team

The Movies Business Affairs team is integral to Amazon MGM Studios' content development and production strategy. We collaborate with creative executives, production teams, legal counsel, and finance to structure and execute agreements that drive our studio's ambitious slate. Our team combines strategic business acumen with industry expertise to support both creative vision and commercial success.

Our Culture

We foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and develop solutions that advance our studio's objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
• Currently enrolled in JD and/or MBA program, graduating between December 2026 and June 2028