Trainee, Development, Columbia Pictures - Spring [Remote]

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<p> Application Deadline: 11/11/2025<br /> 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.<br /> This Spring 2026 Trainee position is from the January 12, 19 or 26 , 2026 to June 26 th , 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.<br /> Columbia Pictures is a film studio and film distributor that is a division Sony Pictures The globally oriented studio has produced and financed some of the industry's most notable franchises including Spider-Man, Jumanji, Bad Boys, Peter Rabbit, Men In Black, Ghostbusters, and Venom.<br /> <br /> Responsibilities:<br /> • G eneral administrative tasks including phone coverage and running occasional<br /> errands<br /> • Preparing and reviewing pitch materials and contributing creative projects<br /> • Work closely with executive assistants and other team members to support day-to-day operations.<br /> • Create book reports.<br /> Qualifications:<br /> • Bachelor's Degree required<br /> • Must have prior internships at production companies/studios<br /> • Available to work in-office Monday through Friday<br /> • Strong communication skills - both written and verbal<br /> • Proactive, organized, and able to manage shifting priorities<br /> • Willing to assist with a range of tasks, from creative input to administrative support<br /> • Able to take direction and ask clarifying questions when needed<br /> • Comfortable handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion<br /> • Familiarity with Mac/PC systems and basic programs like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint<br /> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.<br /> To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nekw31-104-23-253-33-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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