Searchlight Pictures Development Intern, Summer 2026
About The Position
About the Role & Program: Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now envision yourself in an internship with Searchlight. With your extraordinary talents, our renowned legacy and the promise of an even brighter future unite, just imagine the stories you could be part of! Searchlight Pictures strives for a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We set the standard, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world class films around the globe. If you want to help, tell compelling, enduring stories then we want to hear from you. The development intern is an integral part of the Searchlight team in evaluating incoming submissions and developing our current slate. We are a small team, so the intern will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties. The hands-on role will offer exposure to the film & TV industry and the development process at one of the leading studios. This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from May/June 2026- August/September 2026.
Requirements
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects
- High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience working in the entertainment industry
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Must provide full work availability from June through August 2026.
- Must provide own housing and transportation, position is located in Burbank, CA.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures
- Prior internship experience in post-production field
- Experience with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)
- Junior or Senior year preferred
- Major or previous coursework and or background in Film/ Video Production, Television, Communication, and/or Visual Effects.
Responsibilities
- Collect and distribute a daily newsletter (relevant news and daily trends)
- Read incoming project submissions and providing feedback
- Read project drafts and providing feedback
- Contribute to the brainstorming of lists of writers, directors and cast for various projects and checking their availabilities with agencies
- Participate in industry or project related research projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
