Intern, Digital - Marketplace
American Public Media job in Los Angeles, CA
* Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00pm) * Compensation: $20.00/hour * Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected
Intern, Digital - Marketplace:
Eager to gain digital experience at one of the top business news shows in public radio? The Marketplace digital team seeks a creative, motivated intern who has an active interest in business and economic journalism. This internship will provide support to the digital team, which is responsible for our website and newsletters. You will have an opportunity to work alongside editors, reporters, and producers with a focus on making sure the website is kept current and engaging. You will learn how to strengthen skills in reporting, writing, homepage curation, SEO and remote teamwork.
Key Learning Goals:
The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Our goal for you is to:
* Gain insight into the journalism industry and Marketplace's properties: In addition to original reporting for the website, the digital team works across the newsroom with radio and podcasting teams.
* Learn how to help the website team drive audience engagement and help further our mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country.
* Get tangible experience in daily website homepage curation for a journalism organization.
* Hone your reporting and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
In this hands-on role, you will work directly to:
* Help to source, optimize, and place relevant images into digital stories.
* Research and add links to Marketplace stories.
* Work with team members to rewrite radio stories into website articles.
* Use SEO best practices to help come up with headlines.
* Join the digital team meetings and trainings.
* As time permits, can pitch, report, and write original articles with your own byline to be published on Marketplace.org.
Benefits:
* Eligible to accrue sick time off.
* Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.
* Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.
Programming:
* Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
* Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
* Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization.
Required Qualifications:
* Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months.
* Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, roughly 9:00 - 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship.
* Self-starter with an interest in journalism and how economic news intersects with people's lives.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
* A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Coursework or experience in journalism and ideally specifically digital writing and editing.
* Ability to create charts, maps graphs for the website a plus but not required.
* Working knowledge of Content Management Systems.
* Working knowledge of Photoshop.
* Working knowledge of AP style.
Next Step in the Application:
In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
* What interests you about this internship?
* What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
* Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Physical Demands:
* Required to move about in an office environment or in your own home and sit for extended periods of time.
* A place to work undisturbed at home while in remote situation
* Required to move about in the community. (only after COVID)
* Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
* Working Conditions:
* Moderate noise level.
* Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program - the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.
Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk
American Public Media job in Pasadena, CA
Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, SCPR has been a fast-growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.
Position Summary:
AirTalk is seeking an apprentice news clerk to assist the show in a wide range of editorial, broadcast and digital production tasks. This is a six-month temporary, part-time assignment, with an option to extend up to a year following a six-month review.
Compensation: The hourly rate for this opportunity will be exactly $19.50 hourly. No more or less.
Location: On-Site Pasadena, CA
Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Position Responsibilities:
* Pitch story and segment ideas for AirTalk and FilmWeek.
* Conduct research and pre-interviews.
* Perform a variety of audio and/or digital content production tasks.
* Gathering and organizing prep materials for AirTalk and FilmWeek host.
* Write and edit digital and broadcast copy as assigned.
* Secure permission to license audio material and images for the Web.
* Screen calls during the live show.
* Assist AirTalk and FilmWeek producers and hosts with daily show production duties.
* Assist with the production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events.
Required Education and Experience:
* Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Focus on journalism or broadcast production is strongly preferred but not required.
* Strong writing skills: highly fluent in English with a deep knowledge of AP style guidelines, spelling, geography, and world events.
* Working knowledge of audio equipment and digital editing software.
* Solid research skills and experience.
* Computer literacy and proficiency with Word, Outlook, etc.
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet changing deadlines.
* Good organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Critical reading and listening skills are required.
* Determined to accomplish assignments with accuracy and on deadline.
* Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job.
Reporting to this Position:
* None
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
* Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
* Must be able to work in a newsroom and broadcast studio environment with moderate noise level.
* May be required to work infrequent nights or weekends to assist with production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events
* Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
* Required to move about in the community
* Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
Working Conditions:
* Moderate noise level
Southern California Public Radio (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.
At SCPR, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are - always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:
* Enriches SCPR and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
* Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
* Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
VP, Business Operations
Culver City, CA job
Business Operations ("Biz Ops") is a newly established function at SPE that plays a critical role in driving the company's growth and achieving its strategic ambitions. The team is responsible for identifying and evaluating transformative opportunities, ensuring they align with SPE's unique capabilities, and partnering across the organization and with external stakeholders to bring these ideas to life. With a mandate to expand SPE's impact, Biz Ops combines strategic thinking with practical execution, serving as a key advisor to executive leadership.
As an engine for growth, Biz Ops influences the company's strategic direction, helps put the right resources and systems in place, and shapes opportunities that leverage SPE's differentiated assets to create innovative partnerships for artists, brands, and platforms. The work requires a dynamic, entrepreneurial mindset - comfortable operating with incomplete information - and the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives by maintaining clear, consistent communication. Team members must be able to balance big picture vision with hands-on execution to maintain focus and ensure well-informed decision-making.
The VP, Business Operations reports to the EVP, Business Operations and will be responsible for the following key areas:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Strategic Vision and Planning: Work closely with Strategy, Business, and Corporate colleagues to develop and execute comprehensive growth plans for SPE's core businesses (Motion Picture, SPT, SPNI, Crunchyroll, and Alamo Drafthouse/Experiences), ensuring alignment with the company's overall vision and objectives.
+ Collaborate with members of company and divisional leadership to evaluate existing plans (and performance) in comparison to opportunities in the marketplace.
+ Drive refinements, shifts, and transformations to ensure optimal allocation of resources against the most attractive risk-adjusted strategic bets.
+ Business Formation: Identify and develop new profit streams, by advancing/evolving existing businesses or supporting the company's expansion into new ones.
+ Evaluate and implement sourcing, deal-making, financing, development, production/execution, and monetization strategies that align to the company's existing capabilities and resources or make the case for adding new ones.
+ Build robust financial and business cases/plans for new initiatives, including revenue projections, cost analysis, and risk assessments.
+ Collaborate with key creative, business, operating, and financial stakeholders to determine key risks and opportunities related to the overall effort and execution of it.
+ Identify and recruit, and/or work with Corporate Development to acquire, top talent and other assets to support the execution of strategic initiatives and enhance business operations.
+ Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Conduct in-depth market assessments to identify growth opportunities, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends in the media and entertainment industry.
+ Promote a culture of critical thinking and curiosity through pursuit (and collection) of key market intelligence and performance data.
+ Leverage this information and perspective across all SPE businesses to analyze audience behavior, content consumption patterns, and technological advancements to inform decision-making.
+ Partnership and Alliance Building: Identify and cultivate high-impact strategic and commercial partnerships with key industry players, including talent, IP owners, networks, streaming platforms, consumer brands, and technology providers.
+ Evaluate connectivity and points of overlap with our existing businesses, enabling effective integration and positive-sum collaboration across SPE.
+ Prioritize arrangements that can lead to differentiated strategic position, outsized profits, or inexpensive access to high-value capabilities.
+ Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to negotiate high-impact deals that maximize value and drive profitable growth.
+ Operational Excellence: Foster a culture of collaboration and coordination across the company by demonstrating intentionality, innovation, and information sharing.
+ Take time to learn how our businesses work, including first and second order influences.
+ Push for continuous improvement modeling behaviors that promote a culture of accountability including humility, vulnerability, and rigor.
+ Work with corporate and business teams to streamline operational processes without oversimplifying or implying uniformity of creative, teams, processes, or outcomes.
+ Stakeholder Communication: Outline, draft, revise, and deliver material communications to the team, executive leadership, corporate and operating colleagues, and external stakeholders.
+ Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities effectively to ensure alignment and support across the organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS
Biz Ops has a "C.H.E.C.K. Yourself" philosophy, necessary to building trust with colleagues and peers, subject matter expertise, and critical thinking skills:
+ CURIOUS: Desire to learn - both about specific topics and how to grow as a professional. Willingness to ask questions and to question one's own thinking/experiences. Team members approach challenges and opportunities with an open mind about how to tackle them, not with the conclusions already in hand.
+ HUMBLE: One's knowledge relative to others is tiny relative to all available knowledge. Recognition that outcomes are some combination of skill, circumstances, and luck - not always in the same proportion.
+ EMPATHETIC: Working effectively with others requires an understanding of where they see themselves relative to others, including you. Priorities, planning, and actions are informed by incentives, context, and individual experience - they operate in a feedback loop that is unlikely to be effectively altered by evaluating outcomes without understanding process.
+ CONFIDENT: Trust in one's intentions and abilities should affirm contributions to a project. Skills can always be honed, and expertise can gained, but only with the self-assurance that participation is warranted. It takes just as much confidence to ask a question admitting a lack of knowledge as it does to make an informed declaration. Arrogance is confidence without humility and curiosity.
+ KNOWLEDGEABLE: Expertise, information, and insight are valuable inputs to informed decision-making. Critical judgments should be made with the benefit of both evidence and perspective, which is separated from opinion by the pattern recognition developed through experience and reflection.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
+ 12+ years of experience in strategy/Corp Dev, strategic planning, business operations, operations, or a similar role within the media and entertainment industry.
+ Proven track record of developing and executing successful business strategies that drive growth and profitability.
+ Direct experience refashioning or pivoting an existing business or developing, building, launching, and scaling an entirely new business line.
+ Strong operational expertise with the ability to translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives.
+ Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
+ Demonstrated history of intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness.
+ Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex strategic, financial, and operational information into clear, compelling communications
+ Demonstrated executive presence and interpersonal effectiveness, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
+ Able to translate complicated financial, contractual, strategic, or operational minutiae into relevant, digestible outputs.
+ Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including talent development and performance management.
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
+ Deep understanding of the media and entertainment industry and its various business lines.
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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Director, Employee Relations - Crunchyroll
Los Angeles, CA job
The Director of People & Experience Employee Relations & Policy team is a significant contributor to key functions within the People & Experience department. The Employee Relations team is focused on creating an inclusive environment that supports all of our people, professionally and personally, to ensure that we can bring our best selves to work and drive creativity, innovation and results by connecting with the rich diversity of our employees, audiences and partners.
This position handles routine to complex employee relations matters in consultation with and at the direction of the Crunchyroll Vice President, People Business Partnerships and Sony Pictures Entertainment Director, Employee Relations & Policy for investigations into harassment, discrimination, or other complex or legally based allegations. This role is also responsible for delivering our Spotlight on Respect training to our employee population including leadership.
The Director is responsible for day-to-day support of the Employee Relations & Policy function, which services the Crunchyroll business groups as well as assess the ER climate, providing an objective and balanced approach to employee relations issues, while demonstrating a sensitivity to employee complaints in alignment with Crunchyroll's high-performance culture/expectations and Company policies. This leader will partner with People Business Partners, the Legal team and other stakeholders to identify, address and resolve high-risk employee related issues and escalations. They will proactively engage senior stakeholders to influence and advise on strategic issues to improve employee and manager interactions and enhance the overall employee experience.
The ideal individual will be proactive and anticipatory in approach, possess excellent judgment in a variety of situations, present in a calm, approachable style that builds credibility and interaction at a variety of levels, demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skills, display an ability to pivot between priorities, can work autonomously and knows when to escalate, has a high attention to detail, exemplify an energetic, poised, and positive demeanor. The position requires the capacity to manage multiple priorities and work well in a matrixed, diverse, fast-paced, team environment. As a representative of People & Experience, the successful candidate also must maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity and diplomacy regarding all matters.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the development and execution of the Company's positive employee relations initiatives, including the design, plan, and facilitation of employee feedback sessions
* Exercise strong analytical skills to integrate existing data and insights from employee feedback sessions to detect risk in the work environment and identify solution-focused action plans
* Investigate complex team member allegations and concerns that could implicate significant legal, regulatory, financial, or other risks including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, and other violations of regulations, policies, and procedures
* Provide recommendations for the appropriate course of action based on the outcome of investigations
* Use excellent interviewing, interpersonal, and documentation techniques and utilize the designated on-line case management tool for reporting, documenting, and tracking investigations
* Engage and participate in projects and initiatives related to employee relations investigations
* Review investigation cases and issue trend data and provide actionable feedback to legal, BP teams, and senior leaders to reduce overall risk in the organization
Auto-ApplyAssociate Production Manager - Feature
Los Angeles, CA job
The Associate Production Manager (APM) supervises the management of one or more front end departments for production. Departments include Story, Script, Editorial, Visual Development, and Camera. An APM reports directly to the Production Manager and partners closely with the Department Leads that they support.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and supervise the department schedule and budget, making sure deadlines are met and milestones are achieved.
Maintain a clear and open dialogue with the Production Manager, other SPA/SPI departments, and outside vendors. Provide current information to other pre-production departments.
Update status reports, sequence lists, and tracking documents for the department.
Ensure accurate preparation for all meetings and reviews.
Take detailed notes and distribute them to appropriate parties.
Manage artist assignments and deliveries.
Ensure that artists receive, understand, and implement director notes.
Lead the coordinator or PA for the department (assigning tasks, morale building, mentoring) as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working as an APM in a feature film production environment with an emphasis in animation.
Solid knowledge of the animation pre-production pipeline.
Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel, and performance management.
Possess excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of staff and promote a collaborative and productive work environment.
Proven track record of working efficiently in a high energy, fast paced, constantly evolving environment.
Advanced Excel, Shotgrid, Photoshop, Flix, Google docs, production tracking software a plus.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $1,550/week to $1,800/week. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or 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 Animation 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.
Auto-ApplyCoordinator, Franchise Management
Culver City, CA job
Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPTS) is one of the industry's leading content providers, producing programming worldwide across genres and platforms. As the largest independent TV studio in the industry, SPTS produces 50+ shows each year including THE BOYS, COBRA KAI, THE GOOD DOCTOR, OUTLANDER, and PLATONIC. SPTS is part of the larger Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.
As Coordinator, Franchise Management at Sony Pictures Television, you'll support the full lifecycle of our Franchise function, helping to create processes from the ground up to manage IP across both adult and kid demos. Working closely with the Franchise VP and Director, you'll provide administrative support as well as interface with creative teams across TV development, consumer products, music and location based entertainment at Sony. This will include creating property one sheets, sales decks, tracking documents, franchise analysis grids and project managing franchise marketing activations. As this is a new division, it is a unique opportunity to work along side a senior executive to learn the strategies behind franchise and brand management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide day-to-day logistical and executional support for pod titles to drive awareness and elevate Sony Pictures Television (SPT) series.
Must be knowledgeable across all titles in the pod, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all marketing materials.
Maintain and manage all campaign documentation, including:
One Sony assets (e.g., newsletters, lot boards)
Asset requests and toolkits
Strategic marketing deliverables and templates
Franchise program briefs outlining objectives, messaging, and deliverables
Franchise trackers and Airtable updates
Act as project manager for assigned title-related tasks and deliverables, including:
Maintaining a calendar of key franchise milestones in concert with Brand Marketing
Organizing internal pod meetings, preparing agendas, and capturing recaps/next steps
Managing organized file systems (e.g., decks, briefs), including file naming conventions and version control
Supporting the creation and formatting of team documents (decks, PDFs, templates)
Support budget management by tracking invoices, POs, and onboarding documents
Franchise program performance recaps
Route various franchise tactics through Business Affairs and Legal for review
Oversee execution of “One Sony” synergy tactics across all Sony lines of business.
Stay current on marketing trends and identify new opportunities relevant to Sony Pictures Television.
Provide administrative or other project based support as required
Requirements:
2-4 years of experience in marketing, entertainment, or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proficient at creating presentation decks in both keynote and power point, excel and tracking grids.
Social media savvy and able to do research and pull together reports on trends.
Self-starter who works independently and proactively
Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about entertainment, television, and digital media
Collaborative team player with experience working in matrixed, multicultural, and global organizations
Able to interpret and apply insights from reporting data
Committed to continuous learning and open to cross-disciplinary approaches
The anticipated base salary for this position is $23/hour to $30/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplyData Scientist II, AI Focus
Culver City, CA job
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is home to some of the world's most beloved films and television series. From
Cobra Kai
to
The Night Agent
, our content reaches millions worldwide. Behind the scenes, our Insights, Strategy & Analytics (ISA) team empowers storytellers and business leaders with data-driven insights to shape the future of entertainment.
We're looking for a Data Scientist II with expertise in Gen AI and advanced machine learning to join our team. You'll work on high-impact projects that combine advanced analytics, machine learning, and experimentation to drive smarter decisions across SPE's production and content distribution businesses. This role will be specifically focused on applying LLMs, agentic AI frameworks, and next-gen modeling techniques to unlock new ways of analyzing content and data science operational workflows.
What You'll Do:
Develop and deploy AI/ML models, including generative AI approaches, to solve media and entertainment business challenges.
Apply LLMs, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning to tasks such as text analysis, summarization, metadata enrichment, and content tagging
Research, prototype, and test agentic AI frameworks that automate workflows and accelerate data-driven decision making.
Build and deploy predictive models and advanced analytics that guide business and creative strategies.
Explore and analyze large, complex datasets to uncover audience insights and optimize content adoption.
Manage cleansing and feature extraction of large unstructured data and develop insights on top of it
Partner with engineers to productionalize machine learning models and monitor performance.
Create clear, compelling visualizations and communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (marketing, distribution, strategy, finance) to translate data insights into real-world business actions.
Research and test emerging machine learning techniques (e.g., natural language processing, deep learning) to keep SPE at the cutting edge.
Champion data-driven decision making within the organization by presenting findings to senior leaders.
Stay at the forefront of GenAI research and tools, and champion adoption across the ISA team.
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, etc.); advanced degree a plus.
6+ years of applied experience in data science, analytics, or machine learning.
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
Hands-on experience with generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, fine-tuning) and familiarity with open-source frameworks (Hugging Face, LangChain, etc.).
Experience with statistical modeling and building predictive models.
Experience with MLOps practices - model lifecycle management, containerization, workflow orchestration (Airflow, Kubeflow).
Excellent communication skills - ability to turn complex data into actionable recommendations.
In depth knowledge of machine learning techniques, variable reduction, feature importance, and model interpretability
Highly analytical, results oriented, have superior organizational skills with strong attention to details and deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Nice to have:
Experience in the media & entertainment industry.
Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Dash, or Shiny).
Experience applying GenAI for audience research, recommendation systems, or content insights.
Why Join Us
Shape the future of entertainment - your work will directly influence how audiences around the world discover and enjoy Sony content.
Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and strategists solving exciting, real-world challenges.
Be part of a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning, with access to professional development and cutting-edge tools.
Enjoy the benefits of working at a global studio while contributing to projects that matter.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $112K to $146K. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplyAdministrative Assistant IV, Creative Production
Culver City, CA job
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to ****************************
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide full range of administrative support for the EVP including handling phones, calendar, filing, drafting, meeting coordination, travel arrangements and expense reports in a high pressure/busy EVP office.
Responsibilities
Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the EVP's office and internal departments, demonstrating leadership, trust and support with senior management team
Act as key global contact to all filmmakers and their reps, on all projects
Responsible for calendar management and heavy meeting planning involving frequent changes
Handle day-to-day telephone communication including rolling high-volume calls with EVP, redirecting calls to appropriate departments and relaying timely messages
Management of high-volume contacts, including maintaining filmmaker bibles on all projects
Handle complex travel arrangements including upkeep of frequent flier accounts, car service, flights, and hotels, mostly utilizing online resources and anticipating frequent changes. Make restaurant reservations, and create and provide detailed directions for all travel as needed
Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
Monitor and order office supplies as needed
Provide administrative support to the department, as needed, including department group requests for building services, conference rooms, catering, telephone service, hardware and software purchases, new Executive on-boarding, etc.
Qualifications
At least 2 years experience as an administrative assistant
Expert level written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
Must be willing to work long hours
Must be detail-oriented and have an exceptional memory
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to ensure that all assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Must be able to meet deadlines
Must be flexible - an ability to work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision
Common sense, dependability, discretion and attention to detail are
Must be a self-starter with a team-player attitude
Excellent communication skills - written and oral (must have a professional and courteous demeanor)
The anticipated base salary for this position is $32/hour-$40/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplySenior Manager, Content Strategy & Analysis
Culver City, CA job
The Content Strategy and Acquisitions team within the Global TV distribution organization at Sony Pictures has an opening for a Senior Manager. The team works across SPE's content partners and global sales organization to maximize the value of content throughout its lifecycle. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented candidate interested in content distribution.
The Senior Manager will be responsible for working across the content lifecycle to provide market landscape insights to inform greenlight decisions, measure the effectiveness of SPE's sales and marketing efforts, and provide data-driven feedback to our content partners to inform content acquisition and development decisions. This will involve close coordination with SPE's global insights team and comfort working with large datasets to derive actionable insights that maximize the value of SPE's current and future content pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide top-line market insights to content valuation teams to inform greenlight decisions by assessing the global and regional viability of IP acquisitions and casting decisions
Deep dives into content performance on streaming and linear platforms
Work with local sales teams to maintain customer competitive buying profiles in partnership with local research including key sales dates, programmatic profile, and sales history
Conduct post-mortem analysis on local sales efforts to improve go to market strategies
Manage KPIs for SPE's business, including effectiveness of new series efforts and performance of SPE's content catalog
Serve as Distribution liaison to Global Insights team, coordinating analytics projects
Partner across sales, sales planning, and marketing to help drive SPE's catalog franchise growth
Provide content performance analysis and liaise with sales on client feedback for partner business reviews with TV label and Film labels
Support ad hoc analysis to drive executive decision making on content acquisitions and valuation
Requirements:
Bachelor degree required in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics or other analytical field
5-7 years of experience, preferably in entertainment
Resourceful with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience in streaming content analytics, including audience measurement and content performance evaluation
Strong understanding of streaming and linear data as well as TV licensing
Familiarity working with international markets and regional content sensibilities
Ability to work cross-functionally and maintain strong relationships with International teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present analysis
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Tableau experience; SQL experience a plus
Passion for Film and TV
The anticipated base salary for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplyVisual Development Artist
Los Angeles, CA job
Los Angeles, California, United States Artists in this role will work closely with a hardworking team of directors, art directors, producers, and visual development artists to visually explore and design all aspects of feature animated film projects. These may include: sets, locations, props, characters, visual effects, color and overall style.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Collaborate with Directors to translate the vision for the film from concept to finished presentation. This is done through the use of drawings and paintings (including rough sketches, cleaned up renderings, tonals, sculpture and digital imagery).
+ Create character and environment concepts, color scripts, color keys, lighting studies, mood paintings and production illustrations.
+ Assist Art Director and Production Designer to bring the script to life.
+ Implement feedback promptly and professionally.
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Must exhibit proficiency in drawing (including human and animal anatomy), design, perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory as it pertains to feature film design.
+ Must be comfortable working in a variety of styles - from "cartoony" to highly realistic.
+ Areas of expertise to include one or more of the following: set/location/props design; character/costume design; special effects design; and/or color styling.
+ A solid understanding of 2D to 3D translations and hands-on use of 2D or 3D tools in your design process is helpful.
+ Able to solve problems creatively.
+ Manage time efficiently.
+ The ability to work creatively in a fast paced production environment under pressure.
+ Self motivated, good communication skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
+ Working knowledge of software and hardware including Photoshop and Cintiq.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $51.61/hour to $81.75/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors
To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.
_Sony Pictures Animation 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._
Financial Analyst, Worldwide Distribution Overhead FP&A
Culver City, CA job
The Overhead FP&A Financial Analyst is a key member of the Worldwide TV Distribution ("WWD") Finance FP&A team, primarily involved in Overhead consolidation and analysis . This role will support Central Overhead consolidation , and drive value by providing global reporting and data analyses .
Responsibilities
+ Day-to-day support of the FP&A team with consolidat ion , analysis of the financial budgets and quarterly forecasts for WWD overhead
+ Consolidate and analyze monthly financial operating results and variances to forecast
+ Consolidate forecast submissions , review variance s, and work with worldwide FP&A teams
+ Discern performance drivers in a complex industry using data and commercial insight from regional finance and sales planning teams
+ Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecast presentations and ad hoc analyses
+ Aid in development of global reporting, including dashboards to provide value-add insights
+ Collaborate with global FP&A, IT, and Commercial teams to optimize processes
+ Ensure FP &A system is accurately updated. Maintain data versioning and develop new reports as needed
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree with emphasis on coursework of a quantitative nature, preferably Business, Finance, or Economics
+ 1+ year of experience in a highly analytical environment, preferably in FP&A/Strategic Finance , accountant knowledge a plus
+ Ability to keep confidentiality and be impartial is a must
+ Proficient with Excel/Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides
+ Proactive, self-starter and independent thinker, with strong ability to collaborate across teams
+ Experience working with Planning tools ( SAP , EPM , iBOP )
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex financial data to financial and non-financial stakeholders
+ Strong people skills, including the ability to work in a cross functional environment and communicate with various levels of the organization
+ Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate analyses into decisions and actions
+ Excellent time management, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
+ Self-motivated with high standards and attention to detail, along with an excellent work ethic
+ Continually searches for opportunities to improve internal processes
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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Systems Engineer, macOS
Culver City, CA job
The Systems Engineer, mac OS in the ETS EUS Global Endpoint Engineering group is an active participant and a core member of a team accountable for the management of the global SPE endpoint infrastructure.
The Systems Engineer, mac OS is an important contributor to the current architecture, planning, and strategy of the global SPE endpoint environment in relation to new technology implementations, core software standards, security-hardened OS build, automated device enrollment, endpoint management, automated software distributions, packaging, scripting and development.
The position requires an emphasis on mac OS management, complex policy creation, and OS migration lifecycle. Identify and resolve technical issues, plan and develop sound business objectives. Create and enhance business relationships with Sony global IT organizations, clients, business partners and vendors. All job responsibilities must be successfully completed with a minimal amount supervision.
In general, responsibilities will include the management of the global endpoint infrastructure, managing issues, and the planning and management of enterprise-wide endpoint initiatives. Provide consultation or SME (expert) advice to IT management. Travel and communication with global and regional IT offices is expected on a regular basis.
Responsibilities:
Endpoint Infrastructure Management
Identify and evaluate OS and application updates to existing technology in accordance with business standards and Corporate global security standards.
Manage global endpoint infrastructure; develop, plan, document, test, train, and implement systems related to mac OS software and hardware.
Develop procedures for measuring performance of the existing technology and provide metrics using SPE standard reporting toolsets.
Participate as an Endpoint Engineer SME in the Change Review Council, Change Advisory Board, and Project Management Office. Evaluate Change and Project requests for impact to endpoint environment.
Identify, resolve and escalate to IT Senior Leadership various business issues as appropriate.
Endpoint Engineering Design, Analysis and Project Implementation
Design and implement global standards for endpoint hardware and operating systems.
Evaluate, plan, create and implement changes to global standards regarding core global toolset, hardware, and OS. Create support documentation and training materials where appropriate.
Identify new technology and evaluate value to organization by the application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including user consultation to determine system functional specifications to best meet business needs.
Implement & administer global endpoint management toolsets and policy enforcement based on company established practices; document non-compliance and create plans to remediate non-compliant systems.
3rd Level Support
Manage outages, identify root cause, and resolve 3rd level endpoint issues within established service levels. Report status and remediation techniques to Sony global IT organizations, clients, business partners and vendors.
Partner with application specific support (including vendors) to perform root cause analysis on OS and security hardening issues.
Identify, resolve and escalate to IT Senior Leadership various business issues as appropriate.
LOB Project Requests
Partner with the business to manage automated OS upgrades. Includes design, build, test, pilot, and distribute to the endpoints.
Design seamless and undetected automated installations to minimize customer workflow interruption and decrease physical interaction with IT (i.e. calls to GSD and requests for Field Support).
Represent the core team in meetings regarding future technologies and go-forward initiatives that affect endpoint technology.
Reporting
Provide reports to management regarding technical challenges found within the environment and submit recommendations on possible solutions.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in an IT infrastructure operational role such as help desk, field support, and 3rd level technical support and/or customer service lead responsibilities.
3+ years of expert experience supporting Apple products with a primary focus on the mac OS operating system, patch & upgrade management and automated device enrollment; including:
Jamf Pro
Apple DEP/ADE
SSO such Platform SSO, Kerberos SSO Extension or Jamf Connect
FileVault
2+ years of experience in the development and distribution of automated software deployments; the various tools used for application package creation and the delivery approaches for the mac OS environment
2+ years of experience administering endpoint management toolsets within a large enterprise.
Create/Modify/Maintain/Delete Policies
Generate reports from the management consoles
Create/Delete User and Computer groups for application deployments
2+ years of experience as major contributor on mid-size to enterprise-wide projects
Experience with JAMF command line and self-service management
Experience and knowledge with endpoint security including Firewalls, Application Control, Host Intrusion Prevention and CIS Level 1 controls
Experience scoping and building MDM configuration profiles
Knowledge of Bash Scripting
Knowledge of VPN solutions
Knowledge of Jamf Pro API
Bachelor's degree preferred
ITIL Foundations certification preferred
Knowledge of:
Endpoint management procedures including OS hardening guidelines, build processes, user experience improvements, application auditing and license metering
Industry best practices and standards for securing and managing endpoints
ITIL and Change Control processes
Familiarity of standards and trends relative to the endpoint user experience
Skill In:
Conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products to make business case recommendations
Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation. Ability to understand and explain endpoint engineering strategies and effectively correlate steps and processes to achieve expected results
Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills - able to resolve problems, examine opportunities for process improvements and formulate an implementation approach. Solid understanding of the capabilities and limitations of technology, especially in their usage for supporting business processes
Ability To:
Communicate effectively with superiors, peers and subordinates and keep them informed of developments affecting their functions
Solve problems quickly and automate processes
Produce a quality of work that is consistently high
Schedule priorities to meet deadlines
Write reports that contain solid findings and recommendations
The anticipated base salary for this position is $90,000-$120,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplyCo-Producer
Los Angeles, CA job
Los Angeles, California, United States **Co-Producer - Feature** Co-Producers play a crucial role in aligning production with the artistic vision, leveraging their understanding of CG production pipelines and post-production. They also lead Production Managers and Associate Production Managers (APMs) across all front-end departments.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Create and maintain a schedule and budget.
+ Supervise production schedules in line with department headcounts and quotas.
+ Facilitate effective communication between Sony Pictures Animation and vendors.
+ Provide production expertise to vendor studios to ensure efficient and best workflow practices.
+ Flag potential problems and proactively seek and design solutions to ensure project landmarks and target dates are met.
+ Maintain awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to aspects of the overall production schedule.
+ Represent Sony Animation and Sony Pictures' interest in keeping the vision clear and making sure high level objectives are clearly understood and communicated.
+ Foster a collaborative and positive environment, promoting professional cooperation within production and creative departments, and across various teams.
+ Ensures all necessary lines of communication are open and working, both internally and externally.
+ Responsible for communicating changes in schedule and/or scope.
+ Partner with Director and Creative Producer daily, ensuring the creative needs are met.
+ Collaborate with Technical Directors, Production Supervisors, CG/VFX Supervisors, and Production Engineering to maintain and further the production pipeline.
+ Partner with talent development to determine and advise on crew needs.
+ Perform all necessary functions needed to wrap the job, including final review of the production and PR materials.
+ Availability to cover pitch and project needs and client events during day and evening hours.
+ Additional duties as requested.
**Qualifications:**
+ Demonstrated experience and growth in animation or VFX production management.
+ Strong knowledge and understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles.
+ Strong working knowledge of production schedules and expected quotas per department.
+ Proven ability to lead and contribute effectively to animated feature or television productions.
+ Proactive, innovative, strategic, and focused on solutions.
+ Proven ability to collaborate effectively with creative professionals and studio leadership.
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
+ Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on constructive and proactive dialogue.Ability to communicate in a constructive, proactive manner.
+ Strong project management skills, adept at prioritizing and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, creative environment.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or 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 Animation 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.
Director, Procurement & Sourcing Transformation
Culver City, CA job
The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation is a strategic leader responsible for driving the modernization and continuous improvement of procurement and sourcing functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), this role will lead enterprise-wide procurement and sourcing transformation initiatives that enhance efficiency, increase value delivery, and foster a high-performance, agile procurement culture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, digital transformation, and change management, along with a track record of aligning procurement strategies with enterprise goals.
This role offers the opportunity to be on the leading edge of procurement transformation in a dynamic organization committed to excellence and innovation. The Director of Procurement & Sourcing Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of procurement, driving operational efficiency, and enhancing the organization's competitive advantage. We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, high-energy, and committed to advancing the vision of the Global Procurement organization. Prior experience in Studio, Media, and/or Sourcing environments is .
Responsibilities
Strategic Transformation & Leadership: Support the execution of a multi-year transformation roadmap to elevate procurement and sourcing functions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry best practices.
Agile Mindset: Foster an agile mindset by integrating methodologies such as OKRs, Agile Sourcing, and the Speed of Trust to accelerate impact.
Change Management: Lead change management efforts to embed a high-performance culture, ensuring adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies across the procurement organization.
Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with business partners, facilitating regular communication and collaboration. Act as a liaison to ensure alignment between sourcing strategies and business needs, driving problem-solving initiatives.
Data-Driven Decision-Making: Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and digital procurement platforms to enable real-time insights, smarter sourcing decisions, and predictive risk management. Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement and sourcing strategies and continuously improve performance.
Internal Alignment and Adoption: Foster a mindset shift among business leaders and stakeholders to encourage openness to collaboration and partnership within the sourcing function.
Trusted Advisor: Serve as a subject matter expert on sourcing processes, supplier management, and category strategy. Guide teams by coordinating regular meetings, proactively developing materials, and fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
ESOAR (Eliminate, Standardize, Optimize, Automate, and Robotize): Streamline procurement workflows by leveraging automation, AI, and digital tools to optimize spend management, supplier engagement, and operational efficiencies.
Compliance & Governance: Promote robust governance of procurement policies, regulatory compliance, and supplier risk management to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
10+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role driving transformation.
Proven expertise in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category management.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, OKRs, and digital procurement technologies (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP, AI-driven sourcing tools).
Exceptional leadership skills with experience driving organizational change, leading high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation.
Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage data-driven insights to influence decision-making.
Experience in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and executive-level communication.
Must have strong Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel (including advance Excel functions) and Word
Must be able to produce visually engaging reports to drive continuous improvement through measurement and monitoring of KPIs
Experience in Media and Entertainment, or Technology-based industries preferred.
Familiarity or subject matter expertise in one of more relevant sourcing categories preferred.
The candidate must be a self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify potential areas for sourcing.
The candidate must demonstrate aspects of the following core competencies:
Trusted Partner
Effective Communicator
Strategic Thinker
Innovative Problem Solver
Change Agent
Learner and Developer
Have an affinity for movies, television, entertainment, media, and content creation.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $162,400 - $203,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or 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.
To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Auto-ApplyIntern, Podcast Production
American Public Media job in Pasadena, CA
* Hours: 24 hours per week (Required days: Th-F from 9-5pm; Flexible: M-W) . Must be located within the U.S.A. * Compensation: $20.00/hour * Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected
Intern, Podcast Production:
Do you love the art of podcast storytelling? Are you passionate about creating audio that resonates with diverse audiences? APM is seeking an intern who loves making podcasts with an eye towards creating impactful content for a diverse audience.
This position will work on our art and culture podcasts, The Slowdown and The Splendid Table. You will help with day-to-day production and digital media, as well as special projects as needed.
Key Learning Goals:
The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Goals include:
* Learn how to work with a professional production organization and becoming a key member of that team
* Learn (or improve) audio editing skills on Descript and Pro-Tools, to help with current and new content
* Become adept at juggling several different assignments and come to understand how to prioritize work for different teams
* "Learning through doing" by working directly with producers, editors, and hosts.
* Learn about the podcast business, from how we handle social media to key metrics for downloads and how development of new shows works
* Learn how to be a team player but also manage your time and work.
Responsibilities:
In this hands-on role, you will dedicate your time to the following area:
* Detail-oriented work, such as transcribing and conforming scripts, transcribing excerpted material, fact checking, creating pronouncer sheets for hosts, and performing Quality Control of all final audio material
* Uploading final episode mixes and metadata to our publishing platform.
* Pitch ideas and guests for special projects or releases
* Attending recording sessions, while keeping notes, checking for errors, and helping producers with on-the-spot tasks
* Learning how to organize, assemble, and cut episodes
* Help create and post website and social media content
* Keep track of requested tasks and escalate for prioritization
* Work with specific show teams to help produce and promote content
Benefits:
* Eligible to accrue sick time off
* Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
* Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Programming:
* Participate in robust on-boarding experience
* Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
* Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization
Required Qualifications:
* Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months.
* Must be able to work 24 hours per week. Required days are Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 - 5:00pm. Other days are flexible.
* Audio editing experience
* At least 1 years of coursework in audio or video production and editing
* Completed college level courses in writing for audio and/or script writing and editing
* Experience reporting, producing news, or creating an audio/podcast production through school assignments, internships, on-campus news stations, or similar activities, rather than working as a live DJ
* Work well in a remote team environment
* Research experience and experience doing interviews
Preferred Qualifications:
* Some Photoshop, Canva or PowerPoint work
* Social media as business promotion experience
* Ability to post on websites via a content management system
* Interest in food content
* Interest in poetry
Next Step in the Application:
In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
* What interests you about this internship?
* What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
* Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
* Physical Demands:
* Required to move about in an office environment or in your own home and sit for extended periods of time
* A place to work undisturbed at home while in remote situation
* Required to move about in the community
* Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
* Working Conditions:
* Moderate noise level
* Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program - the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.
Assistant Editor (On-Air Promo)
Santa Monica, CA job
We are seeking an Assistant Editor to join our dynamic team to support On-Air Promo and other departments. Responsibilities + Daily management of video projects, digital media, and shared storage + Assisting On Air Promo and other departments by locating files, creating viewing links, pulling clips and creating string-outs
+ Ingesting and managing all rough cuts and episode masters from post-production facilities
+ Ingesting and organizing the marketing footage for all On- Air promo shoots
+ Creating a master Premiere project for all marketing campaigns
+ Retag spots as needed
+ Finish and deliver billboards for Ad Sales
+ Update existing creative (sizzles and promos) as needed
+ Cut down, version and deliver promos for Off Air media buys
+ QC all spots with the editors prior to delivery
+ Maintain music cue sheet info
+ Ensuring that all assets are delivered with the correct specs
+ Maintaining an efficient and organized editorial workflow
Qualifications
+ Willingness to embody our culture of being collaborative, a self-starter, competitive, passionate, bold, distinctive, innovative, creative and able to have fun!
+ Extensive knowledge of Premiere Pro
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office
+ Knowledge of shared file storage and file transfer platforms
+ Ability to troubleshoot software and equipment
+ Technically proficient with all video codecs, resolutions and frame rates
+ Work well under pressure and turnaround projects to meet tight deadlines
+ Expert oral and written communication skills
+ The ability to multi-task effectively; Well-organized and a self-starter
+ Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
+ Excellent attention to detail
Education Qualifications
+ Preferred Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Film or related field
Experience Qualifications
+ Required Minimum: 2-4 years' experience as an Assistant Editor working in a creative environment ideally within the entertainment or agency industry
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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Vice President, People Systems & Technology
Culver City, CA job
At Sony Pictures, we are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time, for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment is a division of Sony Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we create movies, television, music, and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe.
Role Overview
The Vice President, People Systems and Technology leads enterprise-wide HR technology initiatives supporting our global workforce, including employees and contingent workers. This role oversees all systems across the people lifecycle, covering HRIS, Payroll (for North America), Learning and Development, Employee Relations as well as others. It is also accountable for managing integrations between Workday and 90+ downstream applications, ensuring secure, accurate and efficient data flow enterprise-wide.
This leader will partner closely with People & Organization (HR), Finance, Legal, IT and Information Security to focus on creating value through the use of technology by ensuring alignment of business requirements, system integrity and technology roadmaps. Acting as the primary IT business partner and technology advisor to People & Organization and Payroll leadership, the Vice President will drive operational excellence, workforce data reliability and digital enablement across the studio.
Key Responsibilities
+ Develop and execute a multi-year strategy and roadmap for People Systems and Technology, including Workday, UKG Payroll, Cornerstone LMS and ServiceNow HRSD
+ Provide strategic and technical oversight of Payroll systems (North America), ensuring accuracy and compliance for union and non-union employees
+ Partner with P&O, Payroll and Finance to optimize processes, integrations and reporting across HRIS and Payroll platforms
+ Oversee integrations between Workday and 90+ enterprise systems, ensuring accurate, secure and timely data exchange
+ Ensure timely delivery of business priorities, balancing strategic goals and business value with operational requirements
+ Collaborate with Information Security, IT Infrastructure and Architecture to ensure security, scalability and integration consistency
+ Drive innovation and continuous improvement in HR technology to enhance workforce experience and efficiency
+ Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team
+ Manage team resources and vendor relationships and evaluate SaaS solutions to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of performance outcomes, reliability and overall business value
Experience & Qualifications
+ At least 12 years of experience in IT or related technical profession, 8+ years managing a team
+ At least 5 years of experience with Workday HCM
+ At least 5 years of experience with enterprise payroll systems such as Workday Payroll, UKG, Dayforce, ADP or SAP
+ Experience with an LMS and HR case management system, such as Cornerstone and ServiceNow HRSD
+ Preferred experience supporting payroll for a union population; familiarity with union payroll requirements and collective bargaining agreements
+ Proven success in enterprise system implementation, governance and continuous improvement
+ Strong background in managing within a software development life cycle
+ Demonstrated ability to partner with senior business leaders and influence technology strategy
+ Strong vendor management and outsourced service delivery experience
+ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Education
+ Bachelor's degree required.
+ Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
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. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
Character Designer
Los Angeles, CA job
Los Angeles, California, United States The Character Designer is in charge of exploring all options when crafting the look, feel, personality, and appeal of a character. Working with the Director, Art Director, and other creative leads, you will explore multiple looks for each character to bring them to life. This is a union covered position.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Collaborate with the creative lead throughout the pitch, design and production process to visually explore and discover the characters' look, feel, and personality.
+ Create multiple iterations of each character (including character poses, expressions and turnarounds) in rough pass form and approved final designs.
+ Propose design approaches that consider downstream departments (modeling and texturing).
+ Able to work independently and within a team environment.
+ Work closely with the Art Director to resolve design issues.
**Qualifications:**
+ Previous experience on an animated feature film, tv series, or game preferred.
+ Ability to articulate creative ideas.
+ Excellent draftsmanship.
+ Skilled in character pose, facial expressions and character turnarounds.
+ Outstanding research skills and an understanding of costume design.
+ Knowledge of anatomy and volumetric drawing.
+ We value inventiveness! Each Sony Pictures Animation project has its own distinctive and outstanding visual language so it is helpful to have stylistic versatility.
+ Photoshop knowledge required.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $56.23/hour to $72/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please include a resume and a link to your portfolio. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume.
_Sony Pictures Animation 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._
Intern, Project - Underwriting and Brand Partnerships
American Public Media job in Los Angeles, CA
* Hours: 40 hours per week (9:00 - 5:00pm) . You must be located within the U.S.A. * Compensation: $20.00/hour * Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected
Intern, Projects - Underwriting & Brand Partnerships
As an Underwriting & Brand Partnerships Intern, you will gain invaluable experience in digital media advertising, brand partnerships, and sales. You will play a key role in planning and executing exciting multi-platform campaigns for Winter/Spring 2026. This internship will give you hands-on experience working with both internal teams and third-party production partners to create meaningful client solutions across a variety of media channels. You will also assist with creating unique sales positioning, engaging content, and innovative experiences that align with our multiplatform strategy.
Key Learning Goals
The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects around APMG's flagship IP, including Marketplace, Million Bazillion, This Old House, and select MPR series like The Current and MPR News. These goals include:
* Learning the role that advertising sales and brand partnerships play in supporting the diverse array of APMG's IP and the overall organization.
* Being able to identify the various advanced marketing solutions that are utilized to connect our APMG IP to advertisers' brands, as well as to new and core audiences spanning from adults to kids and families.
* Exposure with coordinating multi-media strategy and sponsorship campaigns that span on-demand content (podcasts, digital video), digital platforms, and potential audience events.
* Development of creative presentation and project management skills along with the ability to effectively communicate objectives when working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Helping to foster a collaborative and innovative environment, aligning with APMG's broader strategic goals.
Responsibilities
As the Underwriting & Brand Partnerships Intern, you will support the team with strategy and logistics around our multiplatform campaign priorities during the sponsorship selling and activation period in January - June 2026. You will have hands-on experience in the following areas:
* Collaborating with the Director of National Underwriting & Brand Partnerships to brainstorm engagement and multi-platform communication opportunities for clients utilizing IP from Marketplace, Million Bazillion, This Old House, and select MPR series for our largest audiences.
* Working alongside existing partnerships with third-party resources, including content production, marketing and graphic designers, as necessary.
* Participating in weekly meetings with department stakeholders to monitor sponsorship expectations to ensure project efficiency and maximize sponsor deliverables across all media components.
* Reporting project outcomes and/or risks to the Director of National Underwriting & Brand Partnerships and escalating issues, as necessary, according to the project work plan.
Benefits:
* Eligible to accrue sick time off
* Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
* Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
Programming:
* Participate in a robust on-boarding experience
* Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
* Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization
Required Qualifications:
* Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months
* Must be available to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday during regular business hours
* Must have access to Wi-Fi, Apple and Spotify podcast apps
* Must have skill in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Apple Keynote is a plus)
* Strong attention to deadlines and project guidelines
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong presentation skills
* Attention to detail and frequent use of listening skills
* Interest in Media, including Audio, Experiential, Digital Video, Social, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Good presentation writing skills, creative writing is a plus.
* Proficiency to verbally communicate key information to internal stakeholders
* Proficiency in Google Docs
* Interest in Marketing, Brand Partnerships, and/or Sales
* A willingness to think "outside of the box" when it comes to creative solutions and concepts
* A positive attitude!
Next Step in the Application:
In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
* What interests you about this internship?
* What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
* Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Physical Demands:
* Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
* Required to move about in the community.
* Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
* Working Conditions:
* Moderate noise level.
* Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program - the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.
Manager, S3 Projects
Culver City, CA job
The Manager, S3 Projects acts as a strategic partner to the Chief of Staff, looking for opportunities to improve efficiency & effectiveness to drive the operational & change management cadence across the department & company.
This individual will support each of the S3 teams and their projects and lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3.
They will also directly manage programs and projects within the Strategy and Operations team as well as the Production Safety team.
Responsibilities
Lead task forces and strategic working groups within S3
Lead the collection and tracking of metrics and measurables for data-driven and risk-based decision-making across S3
Supervise department surveys for data-driven metrics.
Project manage S3 department initiatives that have an impact on all functions
Utilize the VEOCI platform and other technologies to support department initiatives
Organize the alignment of the global S3 programs
Facilitate the development and implementation of an overall global training strategy for security and safety training for all employees of SPE, including orientation/induction and compliance/mandatory training (as applicable) - in partnership with P&O
Liaison and relationship management with other departments in Sony Pictures to maintain and strengthen cross-departmental strategic initiatives.
Foster relationships of trust, external to SPE (includes liaison with government resources, law enforcement, peer companies and benchmarking partners)
Manage day-to-day operations of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Supervises S3 communications, including internal (coordinating and facilitating content for newsletters & websites as applicable), and helps to create awareness of S3 services to the lines of business
Supports the management of the ProtectSPE App
Facilitate the creation of global emergency preparedness awareness campaigns
Consults on global emergency preparedness trainings and procedures
Strategizes with the various local and regional emergency response teams to support plans for quick and accurate responses in event of emergency
Participates in exercises and drills and fulfill assigned duties as well as suggest efficiencies
Directly supports S3 programs in the North American Region
Assists EP team with other duties as assigned
Assist with form and dashboard creation/updates, AI integration and other technology related projects
Maintain existing VEOCI forms/databases and other technology related tools
Assist productions personnel with troubleshooting issues related to our forms/tools/etc.
Proactive Evaluation of new tools/software/tech
Quick response to immediate production safety needs
Knowledge of the following
5-8 years Project Management Experience
5+ years in the Entertainment Industry
Security/safety experience a plus
Qualifications
Strong computer and digital skills, with the ability to recommend improvements and efficiencies through technology.
Ability to manage difficult situations, leverage limited resources and design programs.
Proven organization and skills, with demonstrated ability to drive projects.
Analytic and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders, gain buy-in, and foster collaboration across the department and SPE.
Excellent presence and presentation skills.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $101,600-$127,000. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or 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.
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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