Please note that this role is based in the United Kingdom. In order to enable us to meet 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.

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!

To be considered for this role you will need to provide your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are applying for this position and why Sony Pictures.

Only applications that attach both documents will be considered. Applications close by Friday 2nd February 2024.

Our EMEA Theatrical Licensees team in London is looking for a Marketing Intern reporting to Sr. Marketing Manager. The department is managing and overseeing the distribution and marketing strategy for over 30 sub-distributing markets across EMEA. This is a small and dynamic team in a growing international region.

The Marketing team is responsible for the regional strategy and campaign implementation for 25+ theatrical titles a year.

As a Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all phases of a theatrical campaign and contribute ideas that could be executed across a number of markets.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the collation of campaign ideas from territories and assemble regional presentation
• Contribute campaign ideas in brainstorming sessions
• Collect videos/photos/printscreens for campaign executions from territories and assist assembling report presentations for HO
• Assist the marketing team with PowerPoint presentations for internal and external meetings
• Collect data from the local teams to advise marketing strategy
• Compile online trailer reactions and create a short report for internal distribution
• Review creative in departmental meetings
• Be exposed to high level strategy discussions
• Work alongside the line manager on ad hoc projects liaising with both the local teams, HO teams and external agencies
• Help to coordinate the departmental SharePoint/Teams channel
• Be responsible for updating contact lists and circulating them internally and externally
• Use internal finance systems including SAP to set up new vendors, raise POs and manage the PO log
• Use the expenses system to make expenses reports for the marketing team senior members
• Assist with the organization of conferences
• Coordinate internal screenings, keep minutes in meetings and assist with other administrative tasks as the need arises (i.e. booking meeting rooms and restaurants etc)

Experience you will gain:

• Be involved in all phases of a theatrical campaign of a major studio including strategy, creative advertising, publicity, media planning, third party partnerships, exhibitor relations, BIG ideas.
• Contribute ideas that could be executed across a number of markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Learn about the day to day operational work of a studio department
• Learn about digital analytics and media metrics
• Learn about the use of data in marketing strategy
• Be exposed to the cultural nuances of over 30 sub-distributing markets across EMEA and interact with the local teams gaining Intl experience on film marketing.
• Work on some of the most anticipated upcoming films!

What you have:

• Degree or deep interest in Marketing, Film or Communications
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Excellent writing skills with first class attention to detail
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated team player and facilitator
• Can do attitude
• Ability to coordinate and work in a high-paced and dynamic environment
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Last but NOT least, love for films

Nice to have:

• Creative mind and flair
• Social platform knowledge
• Understanding of media metrics

This position is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract based in our London office and will be paid the London Living Wage.

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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