Production Finance Internship

Mark Seliger Studio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Seliger Studio in New York's West Village seeks a Production Finance Intern to explore the intersection of finance and production within a premier creative environment. Work with the Finance Director and production team to gain hands-on exposure to budgeting, job costing, invoicing, and studio operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or recently completed degrees in business or finance, with strong organization and Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Production Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid analytical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel); eagerness to learn specialized accounting and production management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Administration: Support the Finance Director with daily payables and receivables, invoice entry into accounting software, and accurate data tracking across production and print revenue streams.
• Job & Shoot Reconciliations: Assist with credit card reconciliations, organizing job receipts, and coding expense entries to specific project files.
• Production Logistics Support: Collaborate with producers to create job folders, update call sheets, assist with wrap documentation, and streamline job tracking.
• Set Support: Assist on-set during shoot days, managing crew check-ins, coordinating logistics, and supporting general shoot operations.
• Daily Coordination: Participate in daily check-ins with the Finance Director to track ongoing tasks and prioritize workflow needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Excel proficiency

Education

Business Administration

Accounting

Finance

Production Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Seliger Studio is a premier creative studio specializing in anthemic advertising campaigns, artful editorial shoots, and original storytelling. We are known for building and sustaining meaningful creative partnerships across industries.

Our creative collective offers a full range of services to brands and editorial publications, including creative ideation, brand storytelling, talent partnership advisory, photography, directing, and social content. Our portfolio spans a diverse mix of industries-luxury lifestyle, fashion, music, entertainment, and technology. In addition, we maintain several ongoing, retainer-based partnerships focused on delivering culturally relevant and continually evolving creative work.

Located in the heart of New York City's West Village, Mark Seliger Studio is an inspiring space to gather, create, and produce exceptional photography and moving imagery. Thoughtfully designed and highly collaborative, the studio offers a distinctive and memorable setting for clients and creatives alike. Our storytelling goes beyond traditional advertising- producing timeless photography and video that connect deeply with culture and community.

About the internship

About the Internship

Seliger Studio is seeking aProduction Finance Internto join our team in the West Village. This internship offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to explore the intersection of finance and production within the creative industry.

Working closely with our Finance Director, production team and other interns, you will gain exposure to the financial & production operations behind high-profile campaigns for leading client partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney, HBO, and top global fashion and lifestyle brands.

What You'll Gain & Learn

• Industry Exposure:Learn directly alongside a creative team with over 30 years of experience in elite commercial and editorial work.
• Core Business & Production Skills:Develop practical expertise in budgeting, production workflows, job costing, and studio business operations.
• Direct Mentorship:Receive personalized guidance from industry professionals across both creative and executive finance roles.
• Accounting & Operational Experience:Build a robust resume with hands-on exposure to studio accounting, financial tracking, job reconciliation, and everyday business operations.
• Professional Reference & Network:Connect with industry leaders and earn a strong professional reference upon successful completion of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Administration:Support the Finance Director with daily payables and receivables, invoice entry into accounting software, and accurate data tracking across production and print revenue streams.
• Job & Shoot Reconciliations:Assist with credit card reconciliations, organizing job receipts, and coding expense entries to specific project files.
• Production Logistics Support:Collaborate with producers to create job folders, update call sheets, assist with wrap documentation, and streamline job tracking.
• Set Support:Assist on-set during shoot days, managing crew check-ins, coordinating logistics, and supporting general shoot operations.
• Daily Coordination:Participate in daily check-ins with the Finance Director to track ongoing tasks and prioritize workflow needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Production Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid analytical thinking and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel); eagerness to learn specialized accounting and production management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Structure:Hands-on mentorship, structured learning objectives, and exposure to executive workflow in fashion and entertainment production.