Comedy Development Intern, SPT – Summer 2026

Sony Pictures Entertainment•Culver City, CA

About The Position

Our team sees projects through the entire development process from a pitch to a fully-written script through casting and attaching a director to production of a pilot to, in success, a series on air. Interns will gain experience in reading and analyzing incoming material. They will be exposed to writers, directors, and producers throughout the creative process. Interns may be able to join pitches, general development meetings, and will work closely with the entire comedy team.

Requirements

Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Good eye for creative
Passion for film/tv, with a particular interest in comedy

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate student studying in relevant field

Responsibilities

Reading and analyzing incoming material and new drafts for projects currently in development
Scheduling meetings with key players in the industry
Updating grids and status reports
Compiling research on properties for possible option and flagging talent to know
Covering phones, taking notes, and other general administrative duties