The Sony Pictures Entertainment Trainee program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build your resume, experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and many educational and social opportunities. This Spring Trainee position is from January through May 26th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday on a hybrid schedule in our Culver City location at our Culver City location.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Casting team oversees all of the castings for scripted series on all Sony Pictures Television shows. We work with agents, managers, casting directors, and network executives on a daily basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Casting Process: Observing and participating in the casting process

• Researching actors for our shows, creating lists for upcoming series

• Tracking new and up-and-coming actors

• Assisting executives in tests, table reads, and studio sessions

• Anticipating office needs, learning how to one day be an assistant

• Being a very important part of our very small department

• Executive expenses, scheduling, data entry

The trainee will gain experience/exposure to the following:

• How to cast a show

• Studio Tests

• Table Reads

• Run through of our comedy

• Exposure to all other creative departments at Sony Television

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion and focus on casting

• Experience in basic Microsoft Office

• Interest in entertainment, television, and acting

• Web/tech savvy, proficient in Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media such as Instagram

• Good eye for talent

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Want to be an assistant or be someone to grow in the company

• 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.

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  As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.