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Comedy Development Intern, SPT - Summer 2026

Sony Pictures

Culver City, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Calendar Management, Casting, Comedy, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Film, Materials Analysis, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional License, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Status Reports, Telephone Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Culver City, CA
POSTED
Today
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Our team sees projects through the entire development process from a pitch to a fully-written script through casting and attaching a director to production of a pilot to, in success, a series on air. Interns will gain experience in reading and analyzing incoming material. They will be exposed to writers, directors, and producers throughout the creative process. Interns may be able to join pitches, general development meetings, and will work closely with the entire comedy team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reading and analyzing incoming material and new drafts for projects currently in development
  • Scheduling meetings with key players in the industry
  • Updating grids and status reports
  • Compiling research on properties for possible option and flagging talent to know
  • Covering phones, taking notes, and other general administrative duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Enrollment in an accredited college/university for the duration of the internship
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Good eye for creative
  • Passion for film/tv, with a particular interest in comedy
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Undergraduate student studying in relevant field


The anticipated base salary for this position is $19/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.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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