Intern, Alternative Content
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Be Part of the IMAX Experience.
For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.
Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.
We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.
With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.
Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.
Ignite your future with IMAX.
About the Role:
We are looking for an ambitious and entertainment-focused student to join the IMAX Internship Program this Summer. This 10-week program offers hands-on learning, skill development, and real-world experience in a collaborative and innovative environment.
The Alternative Content Intern will support the Alternative Content and Documentary team within the Entertainment organization. This role provides exposure to IMAX’s work across documentary films, event-driven programming, and non-traditional content categories including music, sports, gaming, cultural events, and premium live experiences.
This internship is ideal for someone passionate about entertainment, film, live events, content strategy, distribution, and audience development, and interested in learning how a global premium entertainment company evaluates and brings unique content experiences to audiences worldwide.
Responsibilities
Research & Market Insights
Conduct research on documentary films, filmmakers, production companies, distributors, music events, sports properties, gaming events, cultural programming, re-releases, and other alternative content opportunities
Track trends across entertainment, experiential content, premium theatrical releases, and event cinema
Support competitive benchmarking and identify examples of successful documentary and alternative content releases
Content Strategy Support
Assist with evaluating potential content opportunities, including audience appeal, market relevance, timing, and global scalability
Help maintain trackers for current and prospective documentary and alternative content projects
Support programming strategy initiatives, title prioritization, greenlight evaluation, and post-mortem analysis
Presentations & Administrative Support
Create and update PowerPoint presentations, research summaries, trackers, and other working documents
Support ad hoc projects related to partner outreach, slate planning, title analysis, and team operations
Provide general administrative and project support as needed
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Film, Media, Entertainment Business, Marketing, Communications, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field
Strong interest in documentaries, film, live events, music, sports, gaming, or premium theatrical experiences
Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable working with data, trackers, and presentation materials
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Detail-oriented, proactive, curious, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong judgment and professionalism when handling confidential information
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
Nice to Haves
Familiarity with entertainment industry trends, theatrical distribution, or event cinema
Interest in alternative content strategy and audience development
Experience conducting research and synthesizing findings into presentations or reports
Ability to analyze market trends and identify emerging opportunities
Passion for storytelling, entertainment, and premium audience experiences
Position Status:
New RoleThis job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.
Hiring Range :
$21.00 (per hour) Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s experience, skills, internal equity, and regional market factors. Eligible roles may also receive additional non-discretionary compensation such as shift premiums or overtime pay.At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).
As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
IMAX
IMAX Corporation is an entertainment technology company, specializing in motion-picture technologies and large-format motion-picture presentations. Leading the way in immersive theatre experiences since 1968, a culture of innovation is at the very core of IMAX. From the introduction of stadium seating, to developing the highest-resolution camera in the world, to our laser projection technology and our partnerships with the world’s best filmmakers, there is no one like IMAX. We have more than 1,700 IMAX theatres in more than 80 countries and territories around the globe. We can be found in destination entertainment centers and multiplexes as well as some of the most prestigious educational institutions worldwide. To exceed the needs of our filmmaking partners, our exhibitors and our fans, IMAX is determined to continue pushing movie technology forward. IMAX Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: IMAX).Partnering with some of Hollywood’s top filmmakers is a major part of IMAX’s mission. Our various technologies and services extend beyond our cameras and our proprietary DMR process and can be scaled to suit a variety of needs. Leading directors are increasingly asking IMAX to join the moviemaking process from the very start. For a growing number of Hollywood movies, IMAX is part of the film’s DNA. That means, oftentimes, an IMAX movie is conceived as an IMAX movie – with the filmmaker working with IMAX to decide which parts should be shot with an IMAX camera, what kinds of techniques make the most of the IMAX screen, sound and theatre, and how the drama should unfold to take advantage of IMAX’s larger format, richer color, sheer scale and impact.
