Trainee, TriStar Pictures - Spring 2027

About the role

Our Emerging Talent Programs — including Internships and Trainee roles — provide hands-on opportunities for students and early-career professionals to contribute to the teams behind our film, television, and entertainment experiences. These paid, seasonal assignments deliver meaningful, high-impact work designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll take on real responsibilities, build practical skills, and gain exposure to the business through structured learning, executive engagement, and networking opportunities.

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026. Program Dates: January 4 or 11, 2027 – December 17, 2027. Start and end dates are flexible. Trainees must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support (rolling calls, scheduling meetings, etc.) for executives and assisting with office tasks, supply management, and meeting setup for the TriStar offices as a whole
• Reading scripts or other submission materials and providing written and/or verbal coverage for development executives in a timely fashion
• Performing deep research and compiling informational materials on projects
• Creating lists with recommendations for directors, writers, and cast for projects in development
• Working with the team to create materials for TriStar projects (i.e.: decks, one sheets, etc.)

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student or recent graduate who has studied or is currently studying in a relevant field – in lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience.
• Passion and focus on filmmaking, with an interest in feature development
• Proficiency in office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Suite, etc.)
• Prior experience handling office phones
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior familiarity with film or TV creative development preferred
• Proficiency in platforms like Canva, Photoshop, etc.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $22/hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Benefits

This role may also qualify for comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

Trainees must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) in person at the designated office location. Program dates run from January 4 or 11, 2027 through December 17, 2027, with start and end dates flexible.