Trainee, Fandom Network - Spring 2026 at Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc

Culver City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Video Marketing, Content Curation, TikTok, Short-Form Content, Copywriting, Communication, Presentation, Storytelling, Film, Television, Media, Gen-Z Culture, Analytical Skills, Research Skills, Quantitative Skills, Community Management

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 the January 12, 19 or 26, 2026 to June 26th, 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 Fandom Network is a dynamic, fast-paced team with a mission to meet audiences where they are. We own a network of 100+ channels featuring Sony’s vast library of films and TV shows, from iconic franchises like Spider-Man and Ghostbusters to hidden gems like The Steve Harvey Show. Our mission is to convert viewers into fans, and we do that by building highly engaged fan communities on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to own and operate a few TikTok pages and YouTube channels from the ground up. You will be a jack of all trades: launching, scheduling, programming, curating, managing, and running analytics – all important components of learning how to develop into a portfolio manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Building High-Level Digital Strategies; Work with the Portfolio Management team to create holistic channel strategies. Tap into your TikTok/Gen-Z expertise and develop content ideas across a few channels. • Executing a Content Pipeline; Brainstorm title selections from Sony’s deep catalog of IP and create a content calendar for launching and maintaining brand-new channels. This will include scheduling content well in advance and aligning with key cultural moments, holidays, and current events. • Monitoring Trends & Cultural Moments; Stay on top of vertical video and TikTok trends. Be able to quickly turn around content that is especially relevant to Gen-Z audiences and the cultural zeitgeist. • Owning Community Management & Engagement; Develop a channel’s distinct tone of voice and write all copy/audience replies with the brand voice in mind. • Distilling & Delivering Social Media Insights; Track and report performance across channels, being able to provide weekly updates on top performing content. This may involve giving presentations from time to time. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s Degree • 1-2 years of social video marketing experience, i.e. previous internship(s) • Deep knowledge of TikTok and short-form content • Experience with content curation on social media and video platforms • Strong attention to detail and organization skills • Strong editorial and copywriting skills • Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills • Deep interest in film, television and media • Strong understanding of Gen-Z/Alpha culture, “chronically online” PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience and interest in digital advertisting trends, new technologies, and media history; • Proficiency in distilling insights from Tiktok analytics; • Strong ability to develop relationships and work cross functionally across partners; • Strong initiative and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; • Strong analytical, research and quantitative stills 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. Hi, we’re Sony Pictures Entertainment 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 make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! Don't see a job opportunity that matches your interests, skills or experiences? Join our Talent Community!

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for building high-level digital strategies and executing a content pipeline for launching and maintaining brand-new channels. Additionally, you will monitor trends and cultural moments while managing community engagement and delivering social media insights.