Job Description

Trainee Position

Our Emerging Talent Programs, which includes Interns and Trainees, offer unique opportunities for students, recent graduates, and emerging talent to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These seasonal, paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build on your experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, and many educational and social networking opportunities.

This Spring 2026 Trainee position is from January 12, 19, or 26, 2026, to June 26, 2026 (start and end dates are flexible based on your schedule) and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday in the specified location. This type of opportunity will jump-start your career and prepare you for a career in the desired field. This is not a remote role. A hybrid work option may or may not be available.

The Post Production team oversees and manages the post process for all Columbia/Tristar feature films. From establishing the budgets that control production workflows for camera and sound on set, through the editing process, to its final delivery, the post team works very closely with the creative executives and filmmakers to ensure the look and sound of the film is at the highest quality. The post process includes picture editorial, sound, visual effects, and music. Additionally, our team is responsible for providing quality-controlled content and technical support for special events, previews, and premieres.

Responsibilities

• Help with the daily function of the office; answer phones, file, assist the managers, drive ons, etc.
• Shadow Post Executives on their projects (assist with screenings, learn post schedules, observe and aid in creating purchase orders, help set up editorial & their offices, help wrap editorial teams, learn delivery of films, etc)
• Assist with (actor re-recording lines) ADR scheduling and loop packets as well as attend a session if on lot
• Learn how to create post production schedules
• Learn the dailies process and observe PIX, eCinema, and Aspera as it is strongly utilized on every show

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Highly organized, resourceful and dependable with excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a voluminous deadline-oriented department
• Must be willing to take and follow directions as well as 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
• Preferred interest in Editing/Sound/Color/Post & computer and technology literate

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion and interest in a career in Post Production

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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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