Job Summary: About the Role & ProgramJoin us for the opportunity to learn more about our unscripted programming and *** Network's reality programming. The *** Television Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment team is looking for an intern to join their team. Our slate includes: The Bachelor franchise, Shark Tank, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, America's Funniest Home Videos, Celebrity Family Feud, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more." We also oversee awards shows and specials include "The Oscars," "Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, " *** Singalong Franchise", "The CMA Awards" and more. We also oversee the *** Television Alternative production unit, who is responsible for creative and production development of new and upcoming alternative and unscripted programming across multiple platforms within the *** General Entertainment sphere including *** , *** + and NatGeo.
We are a team that is passionate about unscripted television. We work to discover new trends with a finger on the pop culture pulse. We contribute to challenging work with no shortage of complex problems to solve. We push each other forward through collaboration and innovative forums to keep an eye on what's next! If you are an out of the box thinker, enjoy collaboration, and passionate about unscripted content, then this role might be a phenomenal fit for you!
If selected for the role, you will report directly to the Coordinator, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment.
What You Will DoYou will have the opportunity to support and work closely with department executives and assistants. You will gain an insight into administrative tasks, presentations, and research-orientated projects. As a member on our team, you will have the occasional opportunity to participate in screenings, and other department meetings or functions related to the creative development of our programming.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Updating Reports: Research various topics and update current reports using Microsoft Suite.
- View and sort Pitch Material: Look at pitch material that has been submitted to see what types of shows are being pitched.
- Screen Cuts: View cuts of current shows we have in production before they go on air.
- Administrative Duties: Cover phones, schedule meetings, update reports and more.
Required Qualifications & Skills- Experience working in MS Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Experience working in both PC and Mac computer systems.
- Prior related internship experience, ideally in unscripted content.
- A curiosity in unscripted television and hunger to learn about network television.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task in a constantly evolving work environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior administrative experience is a plus.
- Experience in covering phone lines for executives and/or senior leadership.
- Experience using Photoshop, Final Cut, iMovie and Keynote.
- Knowledge of current series on *** and other networks is a plus, along with a passion for television.
Education- Senior-level standing or a recent graduate within six months.
Eligibility Requirements & Program InformationCandidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a *** College Program or *** Internship
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Have not completed one year of continual employment on a *** Internship or *** College Program
Additional Information- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- The approximate dates of this internship are August/September 2024 through December 2024/January 2025
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm PT for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, California area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
The pay rate for this internship in California is $21.70 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** ( *** ).
About *** Entertainment Television: *** Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at *** creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms *** +, *** and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of *** Entertainment, *** , *** Owned Television Stations, *** Branded Television, Freeform, FX, *** Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to *** Television *** , which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, *** Signature and *** Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, *** Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, *** Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.
About *** : *** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** , Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Entertainment Television .
*** , Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.