Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches Data Science Internship for Aspiring Product Managers
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is offering a summer internship for students interested in the intersection of data science, product management, and the entertainment industry. The internship, based in Culver City, California, provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of data-driven tools that streamline TV production workflows.
Internship Overview
The Insights, Research & Analytics team at Sony Pictures Entertainment collaborates with senior executives and content leaders to deliver insights and tools that enhance creative development, content strategy, and marketing for its US TV studio. This internship focuses on supporting the development of tools and applications, with a particular emphasis on predictive models and Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs). The role is a hybrid position.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in a variety of tasks, including:
- Supporting the development of dashboards and internal tools used by TV Production teams to streamline workflows and budgets, and build predictive models.
- Assisting with product requirement documentation and feature prioritization in collaboration with data scientists and engineers.
- Writing clear and structured technical documentation for data products, workflows, and systems.
- Assisting in prompt engineering and testing for AI-driven tools and workflows.
- Evaluating datasets for quality, usability, and business relevance.
- Helping design and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT), gathering user feedback, and iterating on features.
- Translating business needs into data product use cases and specifications.
- Contributing to the creation of user guides and instructions.
Qualifications
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- An interest in product management, data products, and the media/entertainment industry.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary for this position is $19 per hour. The role may too qualify for comprehensive benefits, with the actual base salary dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for participation in the hiring process; contact SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com to request one.
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