Searchlight Pictures Development Intern, Summer 2025

About the Role & Program:

Imagine working side-by-side with industry leaders in your field of study and building upon the skills you’ve learned in the classroom through real-world hands-on work experience. Now envision yourself in an internship with Searchlight. With your extraordinary talents, our renowned legacy and the promise of an even brighter future unite, just imagine the stories you could be part of!

Searchlight Pictures strives for a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We set the standard, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world class films around the globe. If you want to help, tell compelling, enduring stories then we want to hear from you. The development intern is an integral part of the Searchlight team in evaluating incoming submissions and developing our current slate. We are a small team, so the intern will be especially helpful in handling special projects and administrative duties. The hands-on role will offer exposure to the film & TV industry and the development process at one of the leading studios. 

This internship is a full-time commitment in the Burbank, CA area from May 2025- August 2025. A cover letter is required for the Searchlight Pictures Development Intern, Summer 2025 position.

What You Will Do:

• Collecting and distributing a daily newsletter (relevant news and daily trends)

• Reading incoming project submissions and providing feedback

• Reading project drafts and providing feedback

• Compiling lists of writers, directors and cast for various projects

• Participating in industry or project related research projects

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Experience working in collaborative environments and managing multiple projects  

• High attention to detail and experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment

• Previous experience working in the entertainment industry

• Desire to gain development experience to further their career

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Knowledge and interest in Searchlight Pictures are a plus!

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Prior internship experience in post-production field

• Experience with a non-linear editing platform (Avid/Final Cut/Adobe Premier)

Education:

• Junior or Senior year preferred

• Currently pursuing a degree in Film/ Video Production major (or minor) with either some background in Film, Television, Communication, and/or Visual Effects.

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.  Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants:  You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program.

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Required Documents:

• A cover letter indicating your interest in Searchlight Pictures Development Intern, Summer 2025 position is required.

Additional Information:

• Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

• Fully available from 5 days of the week, 9am – 6 pm PST for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

• Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Burbank, CA area

• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work