Intern, Music Affairs - Summer 2026 at Sony Pictures… · Culver…

Summary: Sony Pictures Entertainment is offering an internship opportunity in their Music Affairs Group for students seeking hands-on experience in the film and television music industry. The intern will engage in legal analysis, research, and assist in negotiations related to music rights agreements and issues affecting productions. Responsibilities: - Review of music agreements, music licenses, music status reports, music cue sheets, correspondence, credits, acquisition agreements and distribution agreements - Identification and legal analysis of music issues in agreements and licenses - Assisting in negotiations for the acquisition of music rights - Research and analysis of current legal and business trends affecting music rights and exploitation in the film and television industries - Music rights research - Review and entry of referential data, general contract and license information and legal analyses into the Music Affairs Group’s MAGIC database - Present results of research as required Required Qualifications: - Completed two years of law school - Taken copyright or an entertainment law course - Have a basic knowledge of music copyright principles - Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average at an ABA-accredited law school Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to identify and assess potential legal issues in connection with music use and exploitation - Basic knowledge of film and television music, including sound recording and music publishing rights, synchronization and performance rights Required Skills: Copyright law, Music rights agreements Important Skills: Microsoft Office, Music copyright principles Nice-to-Have Skills: Legal analysis, Research skills, Negotiation skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Comprehensive benefits