Current Programming Intern, Sony Pictures Television – Spring 2027

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sony Pictures Entertainment is offering an Emerging Talent internship in Culver City for Jan 2027 through Apr 2027. The program provides hands-on opportunities within the Current Programming department, with real responsibilities and structured learning.

Interns will support five department assistants, handle calls and scheduling, and learn how a studio operates while gaining exposure to executive interactions. The role is in-person and part-time, with base pay of $19/hour and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for working at a major studio in script television.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with discretion in a busy corporate environment.
• Extreme attention to detail and good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Covering for and providing general backup support for 5 department assistants to ensure continuous admin coverage.
• Roll calls, note taking on calls and meetings, and scheduling.
• Maintain department organization and show data in Xpanse and Airtable; observe executives to learn how a studio runs.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Studio enthusiasm

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• 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.

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