MBA Summer Intern, Business Development & Operations

Position Title: MBA Summer Intern, Business Development & Operations
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Program Duration: June 17 – Sept 6, 2024 (12 weeks)
Weekly Schedule: Monday – Thursday (28 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $35-$38/hour
At FIFTH SEASON we're on a mission to change the world through groundbreaking entertainment. We're a team of superstars, passionate about creating innovative and compelling content that captivates audiences around the globe.
We are seeking a highly talented and resourceful MBA student to join our team for the summer. This individual will get to utilize business development skillsets in a dynamic environment, including identifying market opportunities and operational inefficiencies, and working collaboratively on strategic initiatives.
Role Responsibilities:

• Lead research and analysis on emerging industry trends, particularly focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence in production and post-production processes.
• Drive strategy and operations projects, from hypothesis development to executive-level presentation of findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to market analysis and financial modeling for new business opportunities.
• Evaluate operational workflows and propose optimizations to enhance efficiency.
• Support the Chief of Staff and Business Development team on various ad hoc projects, including market research and vendor/partner relationships.

Requirements & Skills:

• Proven ability to tackle complex issues and drive projects to successful completion.
• Experience in delivering executive-level presentations.
• Strong time management and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Familiarity with research methods and the ability to derive actionable insights.
• Passion for the media and entertainment industry.

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 workplace.

About Us:
FIFTH SEASON, formerly known as Endeavor Content, 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. FIFTH SEASON is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.