Film Development Trainee — Paid, In-Person

Sonypictures; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Pictures is seeking a Development Trainee to join its development team in Culver City, CA. This paid, seasonal program runs January 4 or 11, 2027 – December 17, 2027, with in‑person, full‑time hours (40 per week) and flexible start/end dates.

Trainees assist with script reading, coverage, research, and creating materials for projects; provide administrative support; and gain exposure to pitches, writers, directors, and producers through structured learning and executive engagement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate who has studied or is currently studying in a relevant field - In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience.
• Passion and focus on filmmaking, with an interest in feature development
• Proficiency in office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, etc.)
• Prior experience handling office phones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support (rolling calls, scheduling meetings, etc.) for executives and assisting with office tasks, supply management, and meeting setup for the TriStar offices as a whole
• Reading scripts or other submission materials and providing written and/or verbal coverage for development executives in a timely fashion
• Performing deep research and compiling informational materials on projects
• Creating lists with recommendations for directors, writers, and cast for projects in development
• Working with the team to create materials for TriStar projects (i.e.: decks, one sheets, etc.)

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Office suite

Film/TV development interest

No degree required

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Google Suite

Job description

TriStar Pictures is seeking a Development Trainee to join its development team in Culver City, CA. This paid, seasonal program runs January 4 or 11, 2027 – December 17, 2027, with in‑person, full‑time hours (40 per week) and flexible start/end dates.

Trainees assist with script reading, coverage, research, and creating materials for projects; provide administrative support; and gain exposure to pitches, writers, directors, and producers through structured learning and executive engagement.