Intern, U.S. Business Affairs, Sony Pictures Television, Spring 2027
About The Position
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. Business Affairs is responsible for negotiating and drafting 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 its related companies. Productions include scripted network, cable, and first-run syndicated television programming as well as animation and daytime programming. Also responsible for implementing and administering the business policies and procedures for SPT. Works with Creative, Production, Finance and Legal Affairs departments to provide information, business advice and consultation services on a regular basis. Involved in analyzing business and legal issues related to productions, as well as reviewing budgets and other financial information.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a 2L at an ABA-accredited law school
- Passion and focus on entertainment and being within the business affairs department
- Relevant education or experience in agreements, legal, and budgeting
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
- Proficient in Excel with an analytical thought process
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and maintain strong attention to detail
- 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
- Digital filing and organization of documents
Benefits
- Paid, seasonal assignments
- Structured learning
- Executive engagement
- Networking opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits (may qualify)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
