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*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 260 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans any time.

The Team You'll be Joining: Photo & AV Studio

The Photo & AV Studio team has the enviable position of straddling two worlds in the entertainment industry: photo & AV asset creation & global communication strategy. We specialise in capturing and creating photo & video assets that shape, enhance and support our publicity campaigns for our *** Original content including series, films, and documentaries.

Simply put, we produce the content that compels people to watch our shows through earned *** !

The Role

What photos will ensure a magazine spread? What video will get audiences and publishers excited about a new show? How do we make a talking head interview visually pop? How can we be smart and tell different stories across different countries through visual assets. These are just some of the opportunities you'll be delivering in this role.

We are looking for a seasoned, Photo & AV Studio Manager a strategic individual to support on PR campaigns, driven by A/V materials, for *** titles - photography, videos, the next big thing. Our content stands out and makes an impact on the industry and consumers alike, compelling them to watch *** content.

The role requires a high level of creativity, an inquisitive, innovative and self motivated personality, and a succinct communicator with a strong project management background. Being a team player with a positive attitude and willingness to be flexible and get the job done is essential, as is the ability to strategically plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously.

You'll be working with TV/film productions, talent, filmmakers and publicity events as part of the *** PR team in the Nordics region. Building relationships as well as working autonomously in a fast paced environment will be key to success.

We don't focus on job titles at *** but hire outstanding high performers who act responsibly on the resources and freedom they are given to do their work. The ideal candidate will use sound judgement to make wise decisions, think strategically and drive their colleagues to do the same. Read our culture memo to learn more.

This job is based in Sweden.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and execute strategy for the Nordics region, per project/title, to capture, produce and utilise creative material to enhance and support the publicity campaign throughout its lifecycle
• Lead on a slate of projects that include several original series, films, documentaries, docu-series and comedy specials
• Drive communication with your regional campaign publicist counterpart, marketing/social teams, showrunners/filmmakers and talent reps.
• Hire and oversee unit photographers and video crews, including script and schedule review and communication with production
• Produce strong creative materials that shape and enhance the overall publicity campaign
• Oversee photography/video needs for premieres, events and photo shoots
• Budget Management

Skills and Requirements:

• 10+ years experience working across visual asset creation, collaborating closely with publicity, publishing or communications within the Nordics region
• Understand the photography/video industry. Strong knowledge in digital file specs & size formats
• Fluency in Swedish and English (other Nordic languages a plus)
• Strong eye for producing visual assets
• Understand and interest in copyright laws, usage licenses and embargoes
• Experience handling high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and departments simultaneously and manage competing priorities
• Possess solid organizational, effective time management and excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external teams
• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions, think strategically, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience working in a global team is preferred, but not essential
• Is someone committed to creating more inclusive spaces in advertising, passionate about fostering diversity within their primary network of partners, agencies, production companies etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status, or disability status.

Company Description

If you think all the fun only happens in summer, think again! *** Universal has expanded our Academic Year Internship Program. As an Academic Year intern, you'll get immersed in exciting work, experience our unique *** U culture, and feel the real support and guidance for 2 whole semesters.

The *** Universal Internship Program allows students to unlock their potential by contributing to big projects in meaningful ways that matter. To thrive as an *** U intern, you are ready to bring your passion for *** , entertainment, and technology along with your desire to learn each day.

In addition to our internships being paid, we will also offer the following for our Academic Year interns:

• Paid time off for mental health, school exams, and personal holidays.
• Robust networking, learning and development opportunities.
• Complimentary *** subscription during your internship.
• Free admission to Universal Parks to use during your internship.
• Access to mental health resources including counseling sessions.

Academic Year Recruitment Timeline:

April 8 - April 26: Applications Open (may close early due to applicant volume)

Mid April - Late May: First round video interviews

Early - Mid June: Second round interviews

Late June - Early July: Selected candidates receive offers

Job Description

Academic Year Internship Program:

• Applications Close: April 26th at 11:59pm ET. Pro Tip: Submit your application as soon as possible - applications could close earlier due to applicant volume!
• Program Dates: September 16, 2024 - April 18, 2025
• Time Commitment: 20 hours per week. Exact schedule to be determined based on business need. We will do our best to accommodate course schedules.
• Format: Opportunities listed will require an intern to work from Miami, FL.

To Apply:

• Submit a one-page resume that outlines your work experience, accomplishments, and your graduation month and year.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your passion for *** Universal, the locations (listed below) you are open to for internships, and your top areas of interest (opportunities listed below).
• Upload a transcript (unofficial transcripts are fine) that confirms your status as an actively enrolled student in a degree-granting program.

*** Universal *** Enterprises is a world-class *** company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world.

Areas of placement may include, but are not limited to:

Corporate Events

You will have the exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of event planning and management within a corporate setting. This role will allow you to assist in organizing and executing a variety of events, from conferences and meetings to team-building activities and special celebrations. By supporting the events team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of each event through your attention to detail, organizational skills, and dedication to creating memorable experiences for attendees. This internship will provide you with valuable insights into the event industry, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring corporate events to life.

Internal Communications

You will support internal communications and employee engagement through the coordination of employee events and activations, as well as content creation for various internal platforms. This encompasses several channels such as newsletters, social *** platforms, TV channel, emails, digital signage, and intranet, among others. Additionally, you'll support the Health & Wellness and EcoGreen Sustainability initiatives in the building including but not limited to sourcing vendors, processing vendor requests in the system, executing monthly wellness activities, providing ideas on green activities, and promoting sessions to educate and engage employees on such efforts.

Corporate & External Affairs

You will be responsible for the coordination of El Poder En Ti ( *** 's community engagement brand) and Mujeres Imparables marketing and communications assets across a variety of campaigns/initiatives. You'll support with amplification and promotion of initiatives, resources, and campaigns across *** El Poder En Ti's social and digital touch points. You'll support with on-site logistics and coordination for Corporate Affairs events at *** Center and support with ad-hoc projects and day-to-day administrative tasks on behalf of the Corporate Affairs team, including, but not limited to, marketing premium inventory updating, meeting, and/or activation recaps, among others.

Publicity

The Publicity Team oversees developing and executing the PR strategies for our programming launches and on-air priorities. The team works closely with *** and i *** uencers to amplify key messaging and expand audience reach. Among other things, projects will involve working with the lead publicist around productions and premieres including tasks such as, but not limited to, *** outreach and development of press materials, coordination of logistics for press interviews, press junkets, talent arrangements, and others. Monitoring clip articles and reporting. You will also support i *** uencer activations and initiatives from ideation to execution, and talent discovery through content creator software.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited institution during the entire duration of the program (September 2024 through April 2025). December 2024 graduates are not eligible for our 2024-2025 Academic Year Program.
• Current class standing of sophomore or above (30 credits).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States throughout the entire duration of the internship (September 2024 to April 2025). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be available to work 20 hours per week from September 16, 2024 - April 18, 2025.
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL.

Desired Characteristics:

• Students with class standing of junior or above preferred.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and event attendees.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to learning and taking on new challenges.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading in English and Spanish.
• Graphic design skills with knowledge of design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
• Familiarity with content management tools (ex. SharePoint, Campaign Monitor, or similar)

The hourly rate for student interns is $17.00.

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ATTENDING U.S. UNIVERSITIES:

To participate in *** Universal's 2024-2025 Academic Year internship program, you must confirm at the time of interview that you will be able to provide US work authorization documentation for the entire duration of the internship. Since the *** U Academic Year Internship Program spans the traditional "Fall" and "Spring" semesters, you should talk to the DSO at your school's International Students Services Office about your need to apply for CPT work authorization twice to ensure you are authorized to work both semesters and throughout the entirety of the program.

Please also note that future visa sponsorship at *** Universal is rarely available for post-grad employment opportunities.

*** Universal is an E-Verify company, requiring all employees to have an active Social Security number. Any candidate receiving an internship offer must complete Form I-9 with their Social Security number within 3 days of hire.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

*** is one of the world's leading entertainment services with over 238 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans any time.

The Team You'll be Joining: Photo & AV Studio

The Photo & AV Studio team has the enviable position of straddling two worlds in the entertainment industry: Photo & AV asset creation and global communication strategy. We specialise in capturing and creating photo & video assets that shape, enhance and support our publicity campaigns for our *** Original content including series, films, and documentaries.Simply put, we produce the content that compels people to watch our shows through earned *** !

The Role

What photos will ensure a magazine spread? What video will get audiences and publishers excited about a new show? How do we make a talking head interview visually pop? How can we be smart and tell different stories across different countries through visual assets? These are just some of the opportunities you'll be delivering in this role.

We are looking for a seasoned Photo & AV Studio Manager, a strategic individual to support PR campaigns, driven by A/V materials, for *** titles - photography, videos, the next big thing. Our content stands out and makes an impact on the industry and consumers alike, compelling them to watch *** content.The role requires a high level of creativity, an inquisitive, innovative and self motivated personality, and a succinct communicator with a strong project management background.

Being a team player with a positive attitude and willingness to be flexible and get the job done is essential, as is the ability to strategically plan and execute multiple projects simultaneously.You'll be working with TV/film productions, talent, filmmakers, publicity and events as part of the *** PR team in the DACH region.

Building relationships as well as working autonomously in a fast paced environment will be key to success.We don't focus on job titles at *** but hire outstanding high performers who act responsibly on the resources and freedom they are given to do their work.

The ideal candidate will use sound judgement to make wise decisions, think strategically and drive their colleagues to do the same. Read our culture memoto learn more!

The role is based in Berlin and is reporting to the Photo & AV Studio Lead DACH.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Develop and execute strategy for the DACH region, per project/title, to capture, produce and utilise creative material to enhance and support the publicity campaign throughout its lifecycle.
• Lead on a slate of projects that include several original series, films, documentaries and docu-series.
• Drive communication with your regional campaign publicist counterpart, marketing/social teams, showrunners/filmmakers and talent reps.
• Hire and oversee unit photographers and video crews, including script and schedule review and communication with production.
• Produce strong creative materials that shape and enhance the overall publicity campaign.
• Oversee photography/video needs for premieres, events and photo shoots.

Skills and Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience working across visual asset creation, collaborating closely with publicity, publishing or communications within the DACH region.
• Understand the photography/video industry with a strong knowledge in digital file specs & size formats.
• Ideally solid background in the entertainment, music, TV and/or lifestyle industry.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Strong eye for producing visual assets.
• Understand and interest in copyright laws, usage licenses and embargoes.
• Experience handling high volumes of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and departments simultaneously and managing competing priorities.
• Possess solid organizational, effective time management and excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions, think strategically, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Someone committed to creating more inclusive spaces in advertising, passionate about fostering diversity within their primary network of partners, agencies, production companies etc.
• Experience working in a global team is preferred, but not essential.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military ser *** status, or disability status.