Franchise Management Trainee

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns and Trainees offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities. 

This Spring 2026 Trainee position is from the January 12, 19 or 26, 2026 to June 26th, 2026 (start and end dates are flexible based on your schedule) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location. This type of opportunity will jump-start your career and prepare you for a career in the desired field. This is not a remote role. A hybrid work option may or may not be available.  

We are looking for someone ready to go above and beyond, learning in a studio work environment, to assist with influencer marketing efforts for Sony Pictures' slate of films and television show, which spans Columbia, Screen Gems, TriStar, Sony Pictures Television, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions. The Digital Creative intern would be someone knowledgeable of the social and digital landscape and interested in film, television, online marketing, social media, and pop culture. They should have knowledge across social platforms and interest in marketing for theatrical and television releases. This role would collaborate on a day-to-day basis with the Digital, Social and Media Marketing Department to create positive and impactful brand conversation within the social space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies for each film and television show which could include websites, features or other platform specific content.

• Identify and report on digital creative that captures attention on social and drive conversation. Keep a finger on the pulse of social trends, new platform features and best practices.

• Come up with out of the box digital marketing ideas to drive ticketing and anticipation for new theatrical releases all the way through the home entertainment release to drive digital or physical transactions  

• Strategize on B2C and B2B engagement tactics for TV shows airing on syndication or streaming partners.

• Research emerging social platforms and update the team on actionable next steps to engage with new audiences.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Google Docs. Abilities in Photoshop/other editing software is not required but is a plus.

• Keen knowledge of social media trends and experience with social media platforms (content types, posting, etc.)  

• Strong creative instincts and high attention to detail.

• Strong work ethic, communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• An eye for developing and critically viewing content under an intersectional lens.

• Positive attitude is a must.

• Avid interest in Entertainment Marketing.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us

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