About the role#
The U.S. Business Affairs team at Sony Pictures Television negotiates and drafts production agreements for scripted, cable, and syndicated programming. This internship provides hands-on experience working alongside Creative, Production, Finance, and Legal departments to manage business policies and analyze production-related legal issues.
What you'll do#
- Research deal terms and issues to provide summaries or memoranda.
- Draft and revise agreements, amendments, deal terms, letters, notices, abstracts, and charts.
- Review credits for accuracy.
- Take notes during meetings and calls.
- Handle digital filing and document organization.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a 2L at an ABA-accredited law school.
- A focus on entertainment and the business affairs department.
- Education or experience in legal agreements and budgeting.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel with an analytical approach to tasks.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Experience working under pressure with short deadlines.
- Previous entertainment experience or studio internships are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Culver City, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 4 or 11, 2027 to April 16, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, part-time (10-29 hours per week).
- Compensation: $19 per hour.
- This is a paid position.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment is a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. The company produces and distributes motion pictures and television content across the globe. It also manages digital content creation, home entertainment, and studio facilities. Operations span more than 130 countries with a workforce of 5,001 to 10,000 employees.
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