Job Title:  Intern, TV Current Programming & TV Scripted

Summary of Position

Lionsgate Television is seeking a Current Programming & Scripted Development Intern.  This intern will work with the Current Programming team to provide creative and administrative support while shadowing the department as they manage LGTV’s slate of shows. This intern will also work with the Development team to help source IP and assess incoming material. Looking for a self-starter who is passionate about the TV creative process and wants to learn more about the day to day of how a TV show gets made. An interest in book scouting, and a fast reader is a positive for any candidate. The team is interested in fostering an aspiring scripted television executive’s skills across all areas of scripted development. 

Responsibilities

• Script reading, coverage, research, basic administrative grid upkeep, creative brainstorming in response to marketplace needs, director grids, competitive tracking, and general creative decorum 
• Helping with Admin/IT for department 
• Updating databases via Airtable 
• Shadowing executives on creative projects to learn about the creative process 
• Interns will have plenty of opportunity to observe and participate in development and current programming conversations regarding active and internal development projects 
• Intern will practice writing creative notes on active development 
• Covering assistant desks when needed (phones, scheduling, expenses, etc.) 

Skills

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursing a degree in Television, Film, or any related field 
• Passion for Television strongly required 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Candidate should be prepared to complete final project 

Internship Details

Lionsgate Internship Program – Summer 2026

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 9th – Thursday, August 13th, 2026 (10 Weeks)

The Lionsgate Internship Program is designed to identify, recruit, and develop a diverse group of students that will gain meaningful educational experiences, professional growth, and career opportunities.

Please read the following information carefully before submitting an application.

Important Dates

The Lionsgate Summer 2026 Internship program dates are: June 9th - August 13th, 2026

All interns are required to attend orientation on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.

*Deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 13th

Details

• Interns must not work more than 40 hours per week
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Interns must be current rising juniors through recent grads (within 6 months of internship start date)
• Graduate students are eligible to apply
• Interns must be available to work for the entire length of the program
• All internships are paid
• Most internship positions will require working 4 days in office

To Apply

All candidates must submit a resume (PDF preferred) to your preferred area(s) of interest. The program offers internship opportunities in many departments, so candidates applying should keep in mind that they may be considered for departments not listed.

• Submit a 1-page resume (PDF preferred)
• Submit a cover letter (Optional)

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Department Overview

The TV Development (or TV Scripted) & Current Programming departments are responsible for identifying, managing, and perpetuating our extensive slate of television shows. Our teams work closely with buyers, showrunners, writers, directors, producers, representatives, and internal employees to produce some of our industry’s leading entertainment.

Compensation

$19 per hour

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.