Production Intern - Sydney (Feb 2025)

Your role

Universal International Studios delivers award-winning television to millions across the globe. Based in London, NBCUniversal International Studios’ in-house production labels include Carnival Films, Monkey Kingdom and Australian-based Matchbox Pictures. It also operates a prolific global formats business, which licenses and produces content in over 70 territories worldwide. Matchbox Pictures is looking for a Production intern to be based in either its Sydney or Melbourne office. Ideal candidates should have a strong interest in a career in TV production.

This part-time role requires a 9-month commitment, as this program is from March 2025 - Dec 2025. Here is the job description:

• Assisting with funding applications to Screen Australia and state funding agencies
• Corresponding with creatives (or their agents) and content commissioners in relation to the production of scripted and unscripted content
• Corresponding with the production crew about general Matchbox production process queries
• Archiving production paperwork and data upon completion of shoot and post
• Organising production meetings for internal and external teams
• Managing production applications – Dropbox, Scenechronize etc
• Such other tasks and day-to-day support as may be reasonably required by the Production team members in connection with Matchbox’s business.

About you

Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this internship, you MUST be studying for the duration of the internship
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Understands the production process and stages
• Detail-oriented and organised
• Able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a great team player
• Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Actively completing tertiary studies in Legal, Arts, Film or Television, during the 2025 year

Benefits

NBCUniversal Australia offers highly competitive health, wellness, and retirement benefit packages as well as special perks that only the company could offer. This includes:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Pet benefits

Training & development

The Australian NBCUniversal Internship Program is a 9-month program that provides real-world work experience, networking opportunities, a structured learning & development program, and exposure to one of the world’s leading media companies.

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Career progression

You will have access to a suite of development experiences that are uniquely designed to develop and engage, delivering on NBCUniversal Australia's promise to create the workforce for the future.

How to apply

You must also include a cover letter stating why you would like to work for NBCUniversal, and what you feel you can bring to the company.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• nbcunicareers.com/internships
• nbcunicareers.com/benefits
• nbcunicareers.com/culture