Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
Program Dates: January 4 or 11, 2027 – December 17, 2027
For this role, please include a cover letter.
Start and end dates are flexible. Trainees must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.
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.
Our Trainee program is designed for recent graduates or those looking to make a career shift, as well as individuals seeking to deepen their professional development through immersing experiences in the entertainment industry. 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.
Department Description:
The Acquisitions Department oversees the sourcing, evaluation, and structuring of independent and international film deals for Sony Pictures Classics.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with writing coverage for scripts and finished films for the Sony Pictures Classics Acquisitions team
- Research on upcoming titles
- Market research projects
- Provide support on administrative duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree - In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience
- An interest in, and knowledge of, American independent & International films
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (familiarity with Adobe suite is a plus)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong administrative and organizational skills (scheduling, database management, data entry)
- Excellent communication skills
- Has the confidence to articulate thoughtful opinions about projects while remaining open to alternative perspectives and eager to learn the nuances of the business.
- Possesses strong computer skills across both PC and Mac platforms, as well as a solid understanding of social media and the broader digital landscape.
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Interest in and knowledge of American independent and international films
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, including scheduling, database management, and data entry
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence articulating thoughtful opinions about projects while remaining open to alternative perspectives and eager to learn
- Strong computer skills across PC and Mac platforms
- Understanding of social media and the broader digital landscape
- Familiarity with Adobe Suite
Sony Pictures Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Pictures Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, mental-health, and wellness programs are broadly available, with recent updates such as CVS/Caremark for prescriptions on Aetna plans. Multiple plan types (including HSA‑eligible options and a California HMO) point to comprehensive coverage breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate company matching and auto-enrollment/auto-increase features supports long-term savings. Additional programs like an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and employer HSA contributions further bolster financial wellbeing.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave described as generous, along with childcare, fertility support, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and backup care, provides broad family coverage. Ancillary supports like Milk Stork and legal assistance reinforce family-related needs.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Insights
What We Do
We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.
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