Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. To enable us to meet the statutory and regulatory obligations of the United Kingdom immigration system, you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in the United Kingdom for the duration of the employment.

This role will be a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract starting in May 2026 and will be paid the London living wage. This role is based full-time in our Manchester office.

To be considered for this role, you will need to provide your CV and a short cover letter answering the following:

• What two key skills do you have that would help you succeed in this role?

• How will this internship support your future career aspirations?

• Why are you interested in working at Sony Pictures Television?

Only applications that attach both documents will be considered. 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to step inside Sony Pictures Entertainment’s International TV Production department, a dynamic and highly collaborative team based across Manchester and London. Focused on developing and producing high-end drama for global audiences, the department oversees projects filmed in multiple countries, collaborating in an environment where numerous productions are in motion at once.

As an Intern, you’ll gain a front-row view of how a show is conceived, developed and ultimately produced for international markets. You’ll learn how ideas are shaped into fully formed scripts, how projects move through development, commissioning and the greenlight process, and how productions are delivered—from filming through postproduction. Working closely with the development and production teams, you’ll be exposed to every stage of the production lifecycle.

Day-to-day, you’ll provide hands-on support to a team committed to growth and creativity, with the chance to collaborate across all areas of the department, including development, pre-production, post-production and SPE’s wider corporate functions.

Based in our Manchester office and supporting the Head of Production, this role is ideal for someone eager to get their “foot in the door” and build a career within a leading international production business, with many exciting projects on the horizon.

What you have:  

• Ideally, you have a Media/Film/TV-related degree or equivalent experience, though this isn’t essential.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.  

• Keen interest and basic understanding of the scripted TV industry.  

• Super organised with the ability to flex between numerous projects.

• A positive and proactive attitude.  

• Have a strong inclination to take initiative and tackle problems independently

• Will thrive working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and last-minute deadlines.  

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally.  

What you'll learn: 

• Gain insight into what it takes to develop a show and sell it internationally, as well as how shows are produced locally in different markets across the globe.  

• Working with the development and production team, you will have the opportunity to see how ideas are formed and sculpted within the company, becoming fully formed scripts that can be turned into productions.  

• You will be exposed to all aspects of the production process from development through to commissioning, to the greenlight process, then into production through postproduction onto delivery.  

Interview Process (beginning January 2026):

• Initial screening call with Talent Acquisition

• Virtual or on-site interview with the team

• On-site interview with a task at our offices in Manchester

The deadline for applications is Monday 15th December 2025. Please note that we are unable to consider submissions received after this date or outside the application process outlined in this job posting.

How we take care of you: 

• A choice of comprehensive health plan options that fit your lifestyle, including private medical insurance. 

• Rest and recharge during a week off during the winter holidays, in addition to the 25 days of paid annual leave. 

• Participate in extensive learning & development opportunities at all levels, including curated instructor-led classes and high-impact online resources. 

• Build your community by joining our Employee Business Resource Groups, and/or Sony Pictures Action – our racial equity and inclusion strategy. 

• Access to an employee online store filled with a variety of discounted Sony products. 

• Automatic enrolment in the Company’s Pension Plan 

• Free counselling and advisory service. 

• You will be automatically enrolled in the Company’s Life Insurance and Group Income Protection Plans, subject to any applicable service requirements. 

• In addition to the above, we have a range of other optional discounted benefits that are reviewed regularly (e.g., gym memberships, travel insurance, activity passes, car leasing, experience days and many more!) 

If you require any reasonable adjustments with any part of the recruitment process, including the application or interview process, please contact us at uk_-_peopleandorganisation@spe.sony.com. Please put Reasonable Adjustment Request in the subject line of the email. 

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable). 

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