Summer Intern, Trade Marketing & Social Media (SDS - A Universal & Warner Bros. Joint Venture)

Studio Distribution Services • Universal City, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Company Overview : Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. We are the leading distributor for the entertainment industry, responsible for the Sales, Retail Marketing and Supply Chain of home entertainment products for both studios. We manage sales and distribution of new release and library content of both film and television for a wide range of famous labels, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, Focus Features, HBO, DreamWorks Animation and Illumination Entertainment. A trusted steward for our studio partners and retail accounts, we lead with an entrepreneurial spirit and bold innovation with a willingness to take calculated risks. SDS believes in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and we embrace diverse backgrounds and creative thinking. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in Bentonville, AR, and Toronto, Canada. Joining the SDS team comes with all the perks you’d expect from Warner Bros. and Universal, like access to incredible content, a hybrid work schedule observing core hours (normally 3 days in the office & 2 days remote), paid vacation, robust healthcare benefits, ability to contribute to a 401K on day one with up to 6% matching, training & development and more. The hourly rate is $20/hour Role Summary : The Trade Marketing & Social Media Intern will have responsibility in two capacities on the Trade Marketing Team. This role will lead a project in reviewing performance data, inventory optimization, content and pricing, optimizing profitability, etc. in Material Groups, Multi-Feature and Gift Set/High-Value Collection Profile. Additionally, this role will help establish and execute a strategic and creative social media presence for SDS using Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for both the US & Canada, where appropriate.

Requirements

• The internship requires a professional, motivated, and self-sufficient person who:
• Is a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude and strong business acumen
• Has excellent communication skills, great accuracy, and attention to detail
• Is able to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and is results-oriented
• Has flexibility in their approach and good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Has an eagerness to learn and share knowledge and a strong sense of integrity
• Is proficient in using applications including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere), Canva, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Has analytical expertise across a broad portfolio
• Has a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Is comfortable accessing and working with large volumes of data from multiple sources and querying the data into actionable reporting
• Has the ability to clearly summarize and communicate findings
• Is comfortable presenting ideas and concepts to varying senior levels
• Has experience in cultivating relationships both internally and externally
• Is able to be assertive with a high level of focus and energy, promptness and preparation

Nice To Haves

• Has prior experience working with Amazon or another online retailer preferred

Responsibilities

• Research sell-down and cut out products to determine which Material Group should be assigned to each.
• Compile a list of all existing multi-feature (2-,3-,4-, and 5-Film) Collections and identify those which could be pitched (or re-pitched) for the Walmart Modular planogram.
• Review list of high-value collections, gift sets, and TV Complete Series sets and recommend promotional pricing levels/thresholds by item for different types/durations of programs (e.g., 1- or 2-day high-profile promotions like Amazon Prime Day, or more ‘routine’ 2-4 week Temporary Price Reductions, aka TPRs).
• Represent SDS on social media platforms by posting and creating engaging & relevant content
• Engage partners, customers, employees, and potential customers on social media to create brand and content awareness
• Leverage influencers to promote content & tag SDS
• Follow trends and viral topics to grow customer base and attract additional studio partnerships/business
• Be part of ensuring SDS is known as the “go-to” source for all physical content in the US & Canada, making it exciting again
• Showcase company culture for a stronger online presence to improve talent recruitment opportunities
• Moderate comments on all channels, escalating as needed
• Collaborate with studio marketing teams to ensure SDS is aligned on content messaging
• With guidance from the team, explore and apply approved AI tools relevant to the role, responsibly integrating AI to enhance efficiency and reimagine the way we work.
• All interns will also be required to present their project and associated work to their department and/or all of SDS.

Benefits

• access to incredible content
• a hybrid work schedule observing core hours (normally 3 days in the office & 2 days remote)
• paid vacation
• robust healthcare benefits
• ability to contribute to a 401K on day one with up to 6% matching
• training & development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed