The Sony Pictures Entertainment Professional Trainee program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the teams that come together to create movies, TV shows, and other great experiences. These paid assignments provide meaningful and productive work that allows you to build your resume, experience and develop your skills further. You will be provided with challenging tasks, real-world experience, valuable networking opportunities, and many educational and social opportunities. This Summer/Fall Professional Trainee position is from May/June through December 16th and all candidates must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday.
The Recruiting Trainee will help support the Talent Acquisition team and gain experience with full-cycle recruitment in the pre-production pipeline of Animation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work alongside the Talent Coordinator to schedule interviews as requested
- Interface with candidates, ensuring a positive process for scheduling and interviews
- Provide administrative support which includes but is not limited to tracking candidate records, maintenance of department files, and creating and maintaining reports
- Support online hiring presence and assist with social media recruitment focused content
- Support University Relations efforts which may include preparing for, attending school events
- Handle special projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to work full-time hours M-F, 8 hour days June – December
- Excellent written & oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Keynote & Photoshop)
- MAC proficient
- Must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize, ensuring all assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Must be flexible – an ability to work in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to much revision
- Must be a self-starter with a team-player attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 to 2 years of experience working in Production or Recruiting, preferably in an animation environment or related field (internships included)
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
*As part of our commitment to health and safety, all U.S. non-union and O.P.E.I.U. Local 174 applicants and employees must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request and obtain approval of a reasonable accommodation based on disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.
