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Film/TV/Media Intern

Buffalo 8 is a full-service media company based in three offices across Los Angeles, California. Buffalo 8 operates seven core service divisions: development, production, post-production, distribution, client management, marketing, and creative branding with accolades from the Sundance, Berlin, Toronto, Tribeca, and SXSW festivals. Buffalo 8 works closely with its sister company, BondIt Media Capital, a world-renowned film, television and media financier founded in November 2013.

To begin the internship, interns will have the opportunity to work at Buffalo 8 and BondIt Media Capital, rotating during the week between the different operating divisions.

Intern responsibilities and daily tasks will include some (but not all) of the following: reading scripts and providing coverage, drafting creative pitch deck feedback to clients, screening film and TV pilots and providing feedback, researching film news for engagement on social media, posting and helping manage our social media pages, screening post-production rough-cuts and other daily tasks as they arise to support the management team.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both film and media finance, related production services and a stronger perspective of producing film and television content. Candidates should have superior oral and written communication skills, be eager to learn about the entertainment industry and have a strong work ethic.

Applicants should submit a resumé with a brief cover letter describing their interest and any relevant skills/experience. Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students, or recent graduates (preferably within two years), are all eligible to apply.

Key Elements:
  •  Unpaid (School Credit Available)
  • Full- or Part-Time (40 hours per week preferable)
  •  Laptop required
  •  Key areas of the industry:
  • Film/TV/Media Finance
  • Talent Management
  • Content Development
  • TV/Film Consulting
  • Post-Production
  • Film Distribution

Majors that should apply:

  • Film/TV or Cinematic Studies Majors
  • Economics/Finance/Business Majors interested in the media space
  • Communications/Marketing Majors
  • Theater Majors
  • Computer Science Majors/Minors
  • Entrepreneurship Majors/Minors