Trainee, Screen Gems, MPG- Summer 2026

Culver City, CA$22 - $22 / hourPosted 1 weeks ago

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Job Description

Application Deadline: March 24, 2026
Program Dates: June 1, 8, or 15, 2026 – December 4, 2026 Start and end dates are flexible.

Interns must be available to work full-time (40 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.

Our Trainee program is designed for recent graduates or those looking to make a career shift, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their professional development through immersing experiences in the entertainment industry.

Department Description:

Screen Gems Pictures develops and produces genre thrillers, sci-fi, action and horror-themed theatrical motion pictures as a stand-alone unit under the auspices of the Sony Pictures Entertainment Worldwide Motion Picture Group. Since Screen Gems is a small division and has full responsibility for bringing its product to market, our interns are exposed to all aspects of “making movies” as well as what it is like to work for one of the major motion picture companies.

Responsibilities:

Reading and providing coverage for incoming submissions and project drafts

Assist with scheduling, answering phones, and office assistant-type tasks

Research and compile lists of potential actors, directors, and writers for upcoming film

Additional support with project-related research for films in creative development,

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of desk experience.

Passion and focus on filmed entertainment.

Prior script coverage experience.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Web/tech-savvy to monitor and evaluate trending topics, and ideas on social media and online.

Good eye for creative materials and topics in the zeitgeist, which will aid executives in brainstorming projects.

Passion for genre storytelling, including horror, grounded sci-fi, and action.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/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.

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