Share Email Opening Title MonkeyPaw Productions Intern - Summer 2023 (Gold Rising)  Description This internship is with Monkeypaw Productions in Hollywood, CA, and is part of the Academy Gold Program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members. To learn more, please visit the Academy Gold page: http://www.oscars.org/gold Founded by Jordan Peele, Monkeypaw Productions cultivates artistic, thought-provoking projects across film, television and digital platforms. Our company is committed to groundbreaking storytelling, visionary world-building and the unpacking of contemporary social issues. Monkeypaw Productions champions highly specific perspectives and artistic collaborations with unique and traditionally underrepresented voices. Our work challenges the conventional architecture of genre storytelling from horror to science fiction to social satire, while balancing avant garde visual language with undeniably contagious fun. We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate intern who will be responsible for assisting the Monkeypaw team with various day-to-day tasks across the following departments: Development, Social Impact, and Operations. Responsibilities: We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate intern interested in all areas of film and television production with a special passion for the horror and/or science fiction genres. We are a relatively small company with a large number of active projects. This allows for a broad range of exposure to all aspects of a production company and a wide variety of day-to-day responsibilities. This may include reading scripts, writing coverage, research, assisting with social media and general office duties. Our Summer 2022 internship will very likely take place in-person, and so candidates who are located (or intend to be located) in the Los Angeles area are preferred. Duties: Script coverage Transcription and logging dailies Online research Assist in updating various director / writer / talent grids Taking notes during meetings Day-to-day office tasks that contribute to general business operations Assist with answering phones, rolling calls for Executives Answering the door, welcoming visitors and receiving deliveries Running misc errands Assist in monitoring news and social media for relevant stories and trends Assist with social impact research and presentations Other special projects as assigned by individual departments       Position Requirements   Cover letter must include a description of your interest in genre, and a piece of film or TV you recently viewed, really enjoyed and why Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college with a GPA of 3.0 or above, graduating in 2023 or 2024 Ideal candidate is based in the Los Angeles area for the duration of the internship (June through August) Ideal candidate to have a valid U.S. driver's license Must be at least 18 years of age Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student.  Previous professional internship/work experience Previous experience writing script coverage Proficiency in Google docs and worksheets Previous experience answering company phones Quick and eager learner with a “can-do” attitude Hardworking, proactive and passionate individual Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to self-manage time and progress, and communicate status effectively Please let us know if you have an interest and experience in audio and podcasting #LI-DNI   Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-   Position Monkeypaw Productions Internship - Summer 2022 - (Gold Rising)   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 11/14/2022   Location Los Angeles   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://oscars.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Academy Support Agent in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 8/15/2023 [Apply Now] Projection Engineer in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 8/18/2023 [Apply Now] Plumber in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 3/16/2022 [Apply Now] Operating Engineer, Temp-to-Hire in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 8/26/2022 [Apply Now] Safety & Security Associate (Security Officer) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 5/19/2023 [Apply Now]

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