Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women. Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story we create, celebrate, and discover. We tell stories we love–from big to small, funny to complex–all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward.
Hello Sunshine is seeking an intern to work with our Live Action Family & YA team this summer. This team focuses on programing of young adult characters for viewers of all ages.
What You Will Do
- Read and write coverage for incoming submissions (heavy focus on YA literature)
- Assist with reviewing creative material on projects in development
- Research creatives for various development projects
- Assist with preparing pitch and packaging materials
- Gain hands on experience building a new department within an established company
What We're Looking For
- Strong interest in YA literature, as well as a familiarity with the YA tv/film landscape
- Ability to read, assess, and write thoughtful, detailed coverage of YA literature
- Smart, driven, confident enough to ask questions, eager to learn
- Excellent communicator with proficient writing and critical thinking skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task
Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the below requirements:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior as a rising junior or senior to participate in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- This internship is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California (3 days in office/ 2 day remote) and requires a working, reliable internet connection and laptop as well as a quiet, dedicated workspace
- The approximate dates of this internship are Tuesday, June 3rd - Friday, August 15th
- Fully available from Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm PT for the duration of the internship, up to 40 hours each week
- Able to provide own housing for the duration internship program in the Los Angeles area
- The pay rate for this internship is $17.81 per hour
At Hello Sunshine, we want team members with diverse and distinctive voices, dedicated to the mission of changing the narrative for women. Hello Sunshine is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
