Trainee

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. Our unlimited passion for technology, content and services, and relentless pursuit of innovation, drives us to deliver ground-breaking new excitement and entertainment in ways that only Sony can.

To provide backup administrative assistance, to maintain department organization , and to provide Creative Executives with development research and coverage.

* Maintain a database of writers, directors, and other major industry players while tracking their availability and their representation * Keep an up to date log to track all submissions and pitches the department receives * Provide support in keeping the development files organized and up to date * Review submitted scripts and prepare notes/coverage for the Creative Executives to review * Attend and/or transcribe notes from creative department meetings, pitch sessions, development sessions with writers, directors, producers, etc., into memo form for distribution to creative executives. * Compile research reports for projects in development * Assistance in greeting business guests before pitches and general meetings * Support administrative staff with general administrative duties (processing mail, copying, answering phones, etc.)

Specialty - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required : Knowledge of MS Powerpoint, Word, and Excel * Bachelor’s degree required * Interested in entertainment business required * Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills * Must be detail-oriented * 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 required * Must be a self-started with a team player attitude * Excellent communication skill s—written and oral (must have a professional and courteous demeanor)