Intern, Business Affairs, SPA- Summer 2026 at Sony Pictures… · Los…

Summary: Sony Pictures Entertainment is seeking an intern for their Business Affairs department at Sony Pictures Animation. The intern will learn about business practices and legal issues in entertainment, assist with agreements, and engage in various research projects. Responsibilities: - Learn about business practices and certain legal issues relevant to entertainment, including union and employment standards - Creating/cleaning up a comprehensive spreadsheet of past and current deals - Review and track SPA agreements (artist, rights, writing, producing, directing, consulting) - Interpret contracts required for the maintenance of databases for rights and term deal management, and management of employee contract terms - Gather information in preparation of contingent compensation summaries for productions and coordination of information to Finance - Special research projects relating to the Business Affairs department - Research past deals and deal memos and compare previous agreement drafts for the department - Liaise/coordinate with legal affairs, creative executives, productions and other departments providing/obtaining information in connection with services, rights, and clearances - Maintain databases and spreadsheets for dissemination of contractual information Required Qualifications: - Must currently be enrolled in school or university as a Graduate or JD student during the duration of the internship - Must have completed a course in entertainment law and/or have some familiarity with the entertainment business - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google suite - Able to run pivot tables and read deal memos - Strong written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience with a business affairs/legal group at a production company, studio, or law firm Required Skills: Entertainment law, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Suite Important Skills: Business affairs experience Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Comprehensive benefits