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Creative Services Intern, CBS Chicago (Summer 2025)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Creative Arts & Fashion
    Media & Journalism
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior, Senior, or Master's student by fall 2025, available for a full-time, in-person internship for 10 weeks starting June, and eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • You will assist on shoots, manage equipment, support pre-production tasks, log footage, organize files, aid in marketing, attend meetings, and gain experience with video tools and Adobe Creative Suite.

Requirements

  • Internships are available to students who will be Juniors, Seniors, or Master's students in the fall of 2025. If you are a graduating Senior, please check our website for full-time job opportunities.
  • You must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week/36-40 hours a week) for 10 weeks total starting in June.
  • Internship format will be 100% in person.
  • Internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate (school credit is optional).
  • Employment eligibility to work with Paramount in the United States is required as the company does not engage in sponsorship for internships.

Responsibilities

  • Assist on production shoots with camera, lighting and sound equipment. Setting up equipment; assisting videographer and director, providing talent support
  • Work will involve pre-production assistance- researching subject matter; assisting concept ideation and script writing; reviewing and proofing scripts; conducting pre-production checks
  • Work will include administrative assistance: logging footage; organizing files and files storage; cataloging stock and existing footage, stocking promotional materials.
  • Support producers in daily brand marketing duties including topical news production
  • Attend departmental and interdepartmental meetings to stay abreast of projects and offer assistance to CS team members.
  • Offer the opportunity to learn about news marketing, production, and graphic design.
  • Work with professional video and sound equipment and gain experience with Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effect, Photoshop, Audition

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

No, the internship format is 100% in person.

Are internships paid?

Yes, internships are paid at a competitive standard hourly rate.

Is school credit available for this internship?

Yes, school credit for the internship is optional.

What is the work schedule for this internship?

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 10 weeks starting in June.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Internships are available to students who will be Juniors, Seniors, or Master's students in the fall of 2025, and you must be available to intern full-time (5 days a week).

Is prior experience required for this internship?

While prior experience is not explicitly required, a willingness to learn and participate in all aspects of production, marketing, and graphic design is essential.

Will I receive mentorship during the internship?

Yes, the internship includes 1:1 mentorship opportunities.

What software skills will I gain from this internship?

You will gain experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Audition.

Are there any networking opportunities provided?

Yes, there are unique networking opportunities and social events tailored for interns.

What should I do if I need reasonable accommodations due to a disability?

If you require reasonable accommodations, you may request them by calling 212.846.5500 or by emailing paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.

We Are Paramount

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1971
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with the entertainment industry’s biggest filmmakers and brightest stars to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The iconic Paramount logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as Sunset Boulevard, The Godfather, Forrest Gump and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, and Mission: Impossible. Recent innovative break-out films such as Interstellar, Arrival, A Quiet Place and Rocketman have further elevated Paramount’s film legacy. On the small screen, Paramount Television Studios’ Defending Jacob, 13 Reasons Why, The Alienist: Angel of Darkness and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan have also been thrilling audiences. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount’s passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, which reaches 700 million global subscribers through MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and other media networks.

Benefits

  • Health

    Working here includes health and wellness programs, vision plans, childcare and more. Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and their families, including domestic partners. Health saving and flexible spending accounts. A plethora of health and wellness programs for all fitness levels and lifestyles

  • Wealth

    Competitive 401(k) plan with a company match. Tuition Assistance. Financial Wellness Planning

  • Self

    Family-centered programs such as backup childcare and eldercare, adoption and family building assistance. Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts and perks. Commuter program including a bicycle commuter reimbursement