Overview
Intern – International Formats, Digital Licensing Jobs in London, England, UK at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc
Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom.
This role will be a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract starting in July 2025 and will be paid London living wage.
To be considered for this role you will need to provide your CV and a short cover letter outlining the following:
Why are applying for this position at Sony Pictures?
How do you utilise your spare time to develop and enhance your creative skills and how might these activities contribute to yourcareer growthwithin the entertainment industry?
Only applications that attach both documents will be considered.
The International Format team primary function is to enable the global distribution teams to sell Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) catalogue of scripted and unscripted formats across the globe via Sony’s own International Production Companies, and via the Territory Sales teams to 3rd party producers, broadcasters, platforms and sponsors.
We are tasked with fully exploiting the formats to maximise revenues both on and off-screen and build global brands that will sustain the business into the future.
This is a valuable and rare opportunity to gain insight into the global television market and the intricacies of selling and adapting TV formats with one of the biggest Production companies.
This internship offers a chance to gain experience in multiple groups of the International Formats team;
Digital & Licensing, International Production, Format Marketing, Sales and Product.
What you’ll do:
Digital & Licensing:
Social Media research projects for key talent and products, and commercial modelling.
Digital & Licensing:
Beta Testing of digital products in development.
International production:
Format research of the history of adaptation of classic catalogue titles across territories (specifically, The Newlywed Game, The Dating Game, Brainiest and others as needed).
International Production:
Format adaptation research by territory, including key talent (host, contributors, Sharks / Dragons) and off-screen talent such as genre specialist producers and show runners.
Format marketing & sales: support in the tailoring of decks (presentations) for selected scripted and unscripted format pitches.
Format Sales:
Client research ahead of key client touch points such as MIPCOM.
International Formats: update Format Life Cycle Report.
Product Pipeline tracker: updating and circulating development & acquisition.
What you have:
Highly numerate & computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) – must be very adaptable and confident with computer systems (particularly databases).
Experienced and familiar with all forms of new media, including social media platforms.
Highly organised with the ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines whilst maintaining strongattention to detail.
Excellent written and verbalcommunicationand interpersonal skills.
Proactive, enthusiastic and confident team player.
What you’ll learn:
Distribution Channels:
Gain insights into the various platforms where TV content is distributed, including traditional television, streaming services, and digital platforms.
Production Processes:
Learn about the various stages of rolling out a TV format, covering the pre-production, pro…
Title: Intern – International Formats, Digital Licensing
Company: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Sales
