Franchise Management Trainee - Recent MBA Graduate
About The Position
The Franchise Management Trainee is a paid, seasonal role for a recent MBA graduate to apply graduate-level business training at the intersection of entertainment, brand strategy, and business development. The trainee supports priority franchise initiatives and owns defined workstreams involving structured problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, financial and market analysis, and executive-ready communication. The role is part of Sony Pictures Television Franchise Management, which expands intellectual property beyond television into revenue-generating businesses across consumer products, location-based experiences, marketing partnerships, and fan engagement. The program provides hands-on work, structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities. Trainees must work full-time, 40 hours per week, in person at the designated office location. Program dates are January 4 or 11, 2027, through December 17, 2027; start and end dates are flexible.
Requirements
- Recently completed an MBA from an accredited institution, with prior professional experience and readiness to apply graduate-level training in a hands-on business environment.
- Interest in entertainment, media, consumer products, brand management, licensing, strategy, or business development.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking, including the ability to structure ambiguity and turn findings into actionable recommendations.
- Experience managing projects, stakeholders, timelines, and budgets.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including communication with senior leaders.
- Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable seeking direction when needed.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in entertainment, media, consumer products, consulting, brand management, licensing, creative services, or a related industry.
- Advanced PowerPoint or Keynote skills, including visual design and executive-level presentations.
- Proficiency in Excel or similar tools for financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance tracking.
- Experience with Airtable or similar project management platforms.
- Exposure to budget management, style guides, retail or licensing strategy, or go-to-market planning.
Responsibilities
- Analyze markets, audiences, categories, and competitors to identify franchise growth opportunities.
- Build business cases and executive-ready recommendations across products, experiences, partnerships, and fan engagement.
- Support project economics through budget tracking, scenario analysis, KPIs, and performance reviews.
- Own workstreams from scoping through execution, including plans, coordination, risks, and follow-up.
- Create pitch decks, one-sheets, sizzle materials, and other sales or strategy presentations.
- Partner with team leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on priority projects.
- Turn meeting decisions into action plans, recaps, milestones, and follow-through.
- Distill complex information into concise narratives and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Apply strategic frameworks to franchise growth and commercialization questions.
- Gain exposure to the evaluation, positioning, extension, and monetization of entertainment IP across multiple business models.
- Strengthen executive communication, influence without authority, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
- Develop practical experience balancing creative considerations, consumer insight, financial discipline, and operational feasibility.
Benefits
- The role may qualify for comprehensive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
