Intern, U.S. Business Affairs, Sony Pictures Television, Spring 2027
About The Position
Sony Pictures Television is hiring a part-time, paid seasonal intern for its U.S. Business Affairs team for Spring 2027. The program runs from January 4 or 11, 2027, through April 16, 2027. Interns must be available to work 10–29 hours per week in person at the designated office location. Business Affairs negotiates and drafts development and production agreements with writers, producers, performers, directors, television networks, co-production entities, and other television-related personnel and service providers on behalf of Sony Pictures Television and related companies. Its productions include scripted network, cable, and first-run syndicated television programming, as well as animation and daytime programming. The department also implements and administers business policies and procedures for SPT, and works regularly with Creative, Production, Finance, and Legal Affairs to provide information, business advice, and consultation. The work involves analyzing business and legal issues related to productions and reviewing budgets and other financial information. Emerging Talent Programs offer hands-on opportunities to contribute to film, television, and entertainment teams through meaningful work, structured learning, executive engagement, and networking. The intern will research deal terms and issues; draft and revise agreements and related documents; review credits; take notes in meetings and calls; and organize digital files. The anticipated base salary is $19 per hour. The role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a 2L at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Passion and focus on entertainment and working within a business affairs department.
- Relevant education or experience in agreements, legal matters, and budgeting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and an analytical thought process.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines across multiple teams.
Nice To Haves
- Previous entertainment experience or internships at a studio.
Responsibilities
- Research deal terms and issues, and provide summaries or memoranda as requested.
- Draft and revise agreements, amendments, deal terms, letters, notices, abstracts, and charts.
- Review credits.
- Take notes in meetings and calls.
- File and organize documents digitally.
Benefits
- The role may qualify for comprehensive benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
