Content Strategy Intern

Hallmark Media's Content Strategy department is looking for an Intern, Content Strategy for the summer. This position will consist of various projects on an as-needed basis, with a focus on content understanding in the ad-supported cable landscape business. Additionally, the intern will be provided an opportunity to learn television programming strategy and exposure into how a major ad-supported television network operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns the metadata management in systems (Rightsline, Whats'On). Including working with the Development executives to ensure loglines, genres, talent, billing order, release year, tagging are correct for all premieres. Additionally, conduct content metadata tagging related to original movie premieres, tv series acquisitions, stunt scheduling, and seasonal opportunities.
• Track competitive networks' programming and scheduling strategies, and present findings in presentations for the Content Strategy department.
• Update the Network's Standards & Practices SOP (standard operating procedure) and screen incoming content for S&P compliance.
• Assist the Content Strategy team on ad-hoc projects as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Rising junior or recent graduate from a four-year university, with a major in Film/ Television Studies or Humanities (i.e. English, Literature, Journalism, Library Studies, History, Art History, Cultural Anthropology).
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong eye for detail, an ability to meet deadlines, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to contribute.
• Well-organized and excels at time management, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions, but not hesitant to ask questions.
• Strong interpersonal skills; works well collaboratively and independently.
• Proficient computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office suite.
• Very comfortable with heavy internet research and data entry.
• Passionate and avid watcher of TV Shows and Movies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excitement to read, interpret, and talk about Nielsen ratings.
• Eagerness to learn about TV Programming and Scheduling.
• Passion for watching Rom-Coms, Mysteries, and Holiday Movies.

Hallmark Media is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.