Company Overview: CJ ENM (Entertainment & Media) is the leader in entertainment and commerce in Asia and the #1 premium content powerhouse in Korea, with a growing global footprint. CJ ENM operates businesses across multiple sectors of entertainment, including content, music and live experiences with key business segments in Media Platform (linear channels & OTT platform “TVING,” TV & Film (premium production studios in Studio Dragon, CJ ENM Studios, & FIFTH SEASON), music (original artists, content, distribution platforms, and live event), and commerce. CJ ENM also operates KCON, the largest Korean pop culture fan convention and concert series, which launched in LA as a one-day event in 2012 and has exponentially scaled over a decade to become a global event that has expanded from Los Angeles to New York and across the world to destinations like Japan, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Paris.
CJ ENM has played a key role in not only leading Korea’s culture and content in entertainment for the past 25 years, but also continues to grow the expansion of Korean entertainment globally.
Position Overview: CJ ENM America is currently seeking interns to join its scripted television team. The candidate should have a strong desire to learn about the global television industry, scripted series development and creative processes. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a college or graduate school degree (or recently graduated) in film, media studies, or English / creative writing. This is a paid part-time internship located in our Downtown Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities :
∙ Reviewing creative materials (scripts, novels, webtoons, etc.) and providing strong written feedback or coverage for development executives.
∙ Writing episodic synopses for CJ ENM Korean drama formats and IP.
∙ Researching potential project ideas and trending topics to aid creative development.
∙ (If bilingual) Translating (Korean to English and/or vice versa) and localizing creative documents.
∙ General admin duties as needed.
Experience & Skills:
∙ Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within the past six (6) months.
∙ Possesses a passion for television and / or international scripted content.
∙ Must be at least 18 years of age.
∙ Possess unrestricted work authorization.
∙ Fluency in Korean (reading, writing, and speaking) is not a requirement, but a plus.
∙ Proficiency in basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Google Suite, Dropbox, Airtable, Adobe, etc.).
∙ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Entertainment Providers
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CJ ENM America by 2x