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Amazon internships are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 9am-6pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as class or other employment during the Amazon work day.

Amazon Studios is seeking a bright, multitasking, dynamic and self-motivated intern to work hard, have fun and make history with us this summer. The Amazon Studios Internship Program with our casting team gives interns hands-on experience working with the studio behind break-out shows such as Reacher, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and many new exciting projects that are in the works. They will go in depth and learn about what goes in to casting our shows and how casting fits in to the whole process of putting a show together. They will also be exposed to our work on the film-side and see how casting a movie differs from casting a series.

In addition to working closely with executives in our Culver City offices, interns have the opportunity to participate in guest speaker sessions, networking events and screenings.

Key job responsibilities
The casting intern will work on a wide scope of projects, from large long-term projects to short-term day to day projects. On a daily basis, the intern will be responsible for reading scripts and generating character breakdowns for incoming projects, updating picture grids, listen in on kick off calls, helping with talent lists, and joining team calls to learn how our team collaborates. In the long term, the intern will work on tracking up-and-coming talent, update databases and lists for domestic and international talent, track social media patterns relating to casting, as well as a larger intern project that will span the semester, serving as a capstone project. Our main goal is for our intern to gain exposure to, if not the whole process, a large chunk of the timeline of both television shows and films at Amazon, starting from development stages out to casting our lead roles.

A day in the life
The casting intern will report directly to the casting coordinator on our team who works across almost all series. The intern will help with writing character breakdowns, reading scripts, helping with idea lists, updating picture grids, and maintaining our internal databases. Each day is different, and while some days may be more admin heavy, others will be focused on listening on calls, learning more about the casting process, and meeting with internal stakeholders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Have an expected graduate date between October 2025 - September 2027
• Be able to work 40 hours/week and commit to a 12-week internship
• Are enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or above in Film and Television Production, Digital Media, Multimedia Arts, Visual Arts, Communications, Business Management, Journalism, Screenwriting, Graphic Design, Audio Engineering, or majors relating to these fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of industry talent, including established and emerging actors
• Knowledge of popular shows and movies across streaming and traditional platforms
• Previous internships or experience in casting, talent agencies, or production companies
• Knowledge of up-and-coming talent across social platforms
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong communication skills

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $40,529/year in our lowest geographic market up to $49,535/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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