Current Programming Intern, Sony Pictures Television – Spring 2027

Sonypictures; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment offers a paid, seasonal internship in the Current Programming department, supporting show administration and day-to-day studio operations. You will cover calls, take notes, schedule meetings, and help maintain show data in Airtable, while learning from executives and other departments to understand how a studio runs.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration and demands strong communication, discretion, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication is essential.
• Extreme attention to detail in a fast-paced studio environment.
• Discretion in handling corporate information and scripts.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide general backup support for 5 department assistants, including calls, notes, and scheduling.
• Maintain department organization and track data in studio database and Airtable.
• Observe executives and learn how a studio runs and collaborates across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Program Dates: January 4 or 11, 2027 - April 16, 2027

Start and end dates are flexible. Interns must be available to work part-time (10-29 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.

Our Emerging Talent Programs - including Internships and Trainee roles - provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences.

These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.

The Current Programming department is responsible for managing the day-to-day of all television shows produced by the studio. Our executives guide the script writing process, notate cuts of episodes, work as the liaison between the show and other SPT departments, and generally shepherd the creative process from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

• Covering for and providing general backup support for our 5 department assistants to make sure there is never a gap in admin coverage on our busy slate of shows. This includes rolling calls, note taking on calls and meetings, and scheduling.
• Maintaining department organization and anticipating its needs. - Maintaining show data in studio database Xpanse and department staffing grids in Airtable.
• Observing and engaging with both Current execs and other SPT execs to learn and understand how a studio runs.

Qualifications:

• Passion for working at a major studio in script television.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as discretion in a busy corporate environment.
• Extreme attention to detail/good organizational skills.
• Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Airtable
• Extreme attention to detail/good organizational skills
• Previous entertainment internship experience

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [e-mail].