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MiniMed

Software Engineering Manager

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$165K - $175K/yr

Leverage various Web technologies to include HTML and Java script. Responsible for Cloud Computing ... Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns ...

MiniMed

Software Engineering Manager

Northridge, CA · On-site

$165K - $175K/yr

Leverage various Web technologies to include HTML and Java script. Responsible for Cloud Computing ... Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns ...

SpaceX

Radiation Effects Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... test coverage * Make recommendations for design, process improvements, and data collection ... Experience in writing scripts to control test hardware * Proficiency with hardware blueprints ...

SpaceX

Radiation Effects Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... test coverage * Make recommendations for design, process improvements, and data collection ... Experience in writing scripts to control test hardware * Proficiency with hardware blueprints ...

SpaceX

Radiation Effects Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... test coverage * Make recommendations for design, process improvements, and data collection ... Experience in writing scripts to control test hardware * Proficiency with hardware blueprints ...

SpaceX

IT Support Administrator, Projects

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Write and maintain scripts to automate asset uploads and other manual processes to improve ... Manage the collection, reclamation, and inventory updates of hardware when interns complete their ...

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What is a Script Coverage Internship job?

A Script Coverage Internship involves reading screenplays, TV scripts, or other written materials and providing structured feedback in the form of script coverage. This typically includes a summary, analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and a recommendation on whether the script should move forward in development. Interns gain hands-on experience in storytelling, industry standards, and what makes a script marketable. The role is common in production companies, talent agencies, and literary management firms, and is ideal for aspiring screenwriters, producers, or development executives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Script Coverage Internship position, and why are they important?

Strong analytical reading skills, attention to detail, and a background in film, literature, or creative writing are essential for a Script Coverage Internship. Familiarity with script formatting software like Final Draft and experience with coverage forms or databases are often required. Excellent written communication, time management, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help interns stand out. These abilities are crucial to efficiently evaluating scripts and providing insightful feedback to support development teams and producers.

What types of scripts will I typically review during a Script Coverage Internship?

As a Script Coverage Intern, you can expect to read a variety of scripts, including feature-length screenplays, television pilots, and sometimes short films, spanning multiple genres. The exact slate may depend on the company's current projects and submissions, offering a mix of both produced writers and emerging talent. This diversity provides valuable exposure to industry standards and storytelling techniques, helping you develop a keen eye for what makes a script stand out. You'll often summarize plot points, evaluate strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations for further consideration.

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Coordinator, Acquisitions & Co-Productions

Coordinator, Acquisitions & Co-Productions

Lionsgate

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summary of Position
The Coordinator, Acquisitions & Co-Productions position will support the two Co-Heads of Acquisitions & Co-Productions. In addition to administratively supporting both EVPs, this person owns the processes as it relates to submissions tracking, screenings, project evaluation and responses, and all logistics as it relates to team preparation for festivals/markets
Responsibilities
  • Maintain calendar, scheduling, travel arrangements and itineraries, and expense reports for the department's co-heads. This includes arranging internal and external meetings, internal screenings, and working with company's travel agency.
  • Manage phone sheets and rolls calls, taking notes on each call to keep track of follow-up items.
  • Create and implement processes to improve the efficiency of how the team shares information, keeps track of deals/projects/submissions, and stays in synch with other departments at the company.
  • Organize and distribute weekend read. Summarize at the start of each week next steps for reviewed submissions. Flag what each team member is reading and/or watching.
  • Take notes in meetings and summarize action items.
  • Compile research regarding sales titles before, during, and after the festivals. Disseminate research on a regular basis and cross-functionally as needed.
  • Support other executives on the team to distill information to share concisely with other departments e.g., production/development, international.
  • Analyze scripts, footage, and films that have been submitted to the team and draft correspondence when needed to respond professionally on behalf of the execs.
  • Work with the acquisitions team and our IT department in designing and maintaining the internal database for submissions and automating reporting as needed to facilitate timely responses, including weekly reporting to the Chairman.
  • Collaborate with other members of the team to help prioritize scheduling of festival/market meetings, interdepartmental meetings and screenings.
  • Take the lead on logistical and organizational tasks as needed, especially those requiring cross-departmental coordination.
  • Support the Acquisitions & Co-Productions team as needed, as the role evolves

Qualifications and Skills
  • 1-2 years of experience at a film studio, production company, sales agency, distributor, or entertainment company (internships may count)
  • Ability to evaluate films for quality and commercial viability and articulate their potential clearly to the team
  • Deep knowledge of film history, both past and present, with a genuine passion for cinema
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office, particularly for building and maintaining trackers and reports
  • Proficiency with tracking and database tools - Airtable, Filemaker, or similar CRM/submissions management software
  • Familiarity with screener platforms (Sceners, Vimeo, Cinando, Indee, etc.)
  • Strong written skills, specifically the ability to write concise, professional coverage and executive-facing summaries
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, especially during festival season
  • Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential deal information Self-starter who can multitask and manage several projects simultaneously without close supervision
  • Proactive communicator who flags issues and follows up without being prompted
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of information (scripts, screeners, market data) quickly and accurately
  • Collaborative and low-ego - this role serves multiple executives and cross-functional teams

Nice to Haves
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Film Studies, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • Familiarity with major international festivals and markets (Cannes, TIFF, Sundance, Berlinale, AFM, EFM) and how acquisitions activity functions within them
  • Understanding of the film sales and distribution landscape - domestic and international - including how deals are structured
  • Familiarity with rights management concepts and an understanding of distribution windows and emerging platforms (theatrical, streaming, VOD)
  • Basic comfort with automation tools (Zapier, Monday.com, Notion, or similar) to support database and reporting workflows
  • Experience coordinating festival logistics (badge procurement, screening schedules, meeting grids, hotel/travel)

Additional Requirements
This position requires five (5) days per week in office.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview
Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster's Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
Our Benefits
  • Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
  • Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
  • 401(k) company matching

Compensation
$50,000 - $55,000
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.

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