Boat Rocker is an independent global entertainment company whose purpose is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices around the world, Boat Rocker’s creative and commercial capabilities include Scripted, Unscripted and Kids & Family television production, distribution, brand and franchise management, a world-class animation studio, and talent management through a minority stake in The Initial Group, a new company launched by TPG. Boat Rocker-produced series have won a variety of prestigious industry accolades including, Emmy, Peabody, Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Canadian Screen Awards. Recent projects include: Invasion (Apple TV+), Palm Royale (Apple TV+), Video Nasty (BBC Three, Virgin Media, WDR), This Is the Tom Green Documentary (Prime Video), Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC), American Rust: Broken Justice (Prime Video), Beacon 23 (MGM+), Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (Hulu), Downey's Dream Cars (Max), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi Channel), Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry (Apple TV+), The Next Step (BBC, Corus, CBC), and Dino Ranch (Disney+, Disney Junior, CBC).
THE ROLE Boat Rocker Media is seeking a dynamic individual who takes initiative, feels passionately about their work and will support the Boat Rocker Creative Affairs team on a variety of new and ongoing projects. Our ideal candidate is enrolled in film and media studies, literature studies or a related field, and is eager to learn about the media industry and adapt to the fast-paced, ever changing environment.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter with their application before Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:00PM PT.
*This role is part of a hybrid work model and will require you to work from our Los Angeles office 3 days per week. We will be offering LA minimum wage for this role. Only students pursuing a relevant area of study will be considered for this position; those pursuing a non-relevant field will not qualify.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the department’s filing systems, databases (including Airtable submission logs), and other administrative tasks
Draft meeting minutes and distribute accordingly
Manage various team calendars and coordinate meetings
Review creative materials and compose coverage
Ad hoc research projects for the scripted team, non-scripted team, and production team. Included but not limited to reading trades, analyzing viewership data, and researching information for projects in development
Create talent, writer and director lists for projects in development
Support ongoing production matters as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Must have one (1) previous internship and/or professional office experience.
Possesses excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and problem-solving approach
Must be well organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Sharp creative instincts with a general understanding of the television landscape
Understanding of story structure, character development and written prose is an asset
A self-starter with a keen interest to learn
Confidence in person and on the phone
Enthusiasm and passion for TV
INTERNS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
Develop creative critique and analysis of television scripts and other creative materials
Participate in meetings with creatives, business affairs, production and other departments
Gain industry knowledge and skills
Interact with and assist other departments including non-scripted development and production
Network with the employees at Boat Rocker Media, build connections and gain exposure to different opportunities in the industry
Participate in social events and education sessions to enhance the internship experience
Boat Rocker is committed to hiring and supporting diverse candidates. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as being part of an under-represented and equity-deserving group. This would include people who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, women, LGBTQ2SI+, and having a disability among others. We also recognize the importance of intersectional identities in our hiring and retention.