Job Information
CBS Corporation Alternative Programs Intern - Spring 2020 in Studio City, California
REF#: 35581
CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Network
JOB TYPE: Paid Intern
JOB SCHEDULE: Part-Time
JOB LOCATION: Studio City, CA
ABOUT US:
CBS was established in 1928, when founder William Paley purchased 16 independent radio stations and christened them the Columbia Broadcast System. Today, with more than 200 television stations and affiliates reaching virtually every home in the United States, CBS's total network lineup was watched by more than 130 million people a week during the 2012/2013 season. The Network has the #1 drama/scripted program, NCIS; #1 sitcom, THE BIG BANG THEORY; #1 newsmagazine, 60 MINUTES; and #1 daytime drama, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Its programming arms include CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports.
DESCRIPTION:
The CBS Internship Program is designed to provide students with exposure to various departments within the television/entertainment industry. The Alternative Programming intern will work closely with the department to:
Read pitch decks and review pitch reels in an effort to understand the development process
Review rough cuts and story notes for current shows, and provide notes and feedback in an effort to understand the post/production process.
Provide analysis on unscripted shows and trends in broadcast, cable and streaming.
Assist with office duties such as filing, research, creating binders & documents, generating talent and hosts grids, archiving and maintaining internal databases.
Support assistants with phone/desk coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university throughout the duration of the internship.
Passion for the entertainment industry, specifically unscripted television.
Eager to learn, self-starter, "no task too small" attitude.
Organizational skills
Excellent communication skills in written and verbal.
EEO STATEMENT:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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