Summer Internship - Business & Legal Affairs at FIFTH SEASON – Los Angeles, California

Program Duration: 8 weeks (June 22nd – Aug 14th)

Weekly Hours: 24 hours/week (Mon-Thurs at 6 hours/day, 100% onsite)

Hourly Rate: $23/hour

Location: Los Angeles

We are excited to announce an exceptional internship opportunity within our Business and Legal Affairs team at FIFTH SEASON, tailored for Law Students eager to delve into the realm of entertainment law. You'll be guided by seasoned professionals as you apply your legal acumen and enthusiasm for entertainment law to support various facets of our operations. Throughout the summer, you'll have the chance to draft pivotal development and production agreements, engage in hands-on Business Affairs tasks, and stay abreast of industry trends and advancements.

Job Duties may include:

• Support the Business and Legal Affairs group in the areas of scripted television, labor, non-scripted, documentary, and international.
• Draft relevant correspondence and agreements related to development and production.
• Revise, redline and proofread agreements.
• Research and analyze various legal issues pertinent to studio development and production.
• Assist the broader legal team with production-related matters.
• Participate in special projects and perform other legal duties as assigned.
• Attend weekly BA/Legal department meeting(s).

Requirements & Skills:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school program
• Course work related to contracts, copyright, and media law (helpful but not required).
• Interest in all facets of entertainment law – from scripted television, non-scripted and documentary, to labor and international.
• Strong academic record and legal research skills.
• High degree of discretion regarding sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior internship or work experience in a legal setting is a plus but not required.

A pivotal aspect of this internship is the candidate's dual interest in both the creative and business facets of the entertainment industry. Although the intern's primary role will be within the BA/Legal department, they will be encouraged to engage with various teams across the organization to gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry's entire lifecycle. This internship involves participation and exposure to creative, production, and administrative processes—from conducting research and analysis of industry trends to providing support across departments. The intern will also have the unique opportunity to shadow employees, gaining insights into different facets of the business.

Characteristics & Personality:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to foster collaboration across organizational levels, global offices, and worldwide time zones.
• Entrepreneurially minded and thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at proactively navigating change, and driving creative solutions.
• Overcomes challenges with grit and embraces change as an opportunity for growth.

In addition to the competencies above, the ideal candidate will:

• Embody FIFTH SEASON's commitment to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist workplace. All candidates must have a proven track record of promoting and valuing diversity and inclusivity in previous roles, and a commitment to fostering these values in the workplacce.

Application Instructions: If interested in the internship, please submit the items below.

Please apply with both your resume and cover letter (merged into one document). For the cover letter (1-2 pages long), please answer all three questions below.

1. A key value at FIFTH SEASON is being comfortable with failure and having the willingness to take risks when you believe in something. Please describe an experience in your life when you failed or took a risk, and how the lessons you learned from that moment can help you succeed at FIFTH SEASON.
2. What are you most passionate about in the entertainment industry? You can describe the moment you knew you wanted to pursue entertainment or tell us about a specific passion. Describe what steps you have taken to turn this passion into a career. In addition, what are you hoping to learn at FIFTH SEASON this summer?
3. As a FIFTH SEASON intern, you'll have the opportunity to engage in special projects and independent research. Can you outline a potential project idea you're interested in exploring, and how it aligns with your career goals in entertainment law?

About FIFTH SEASON

FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.

Our Culture:

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up.