Acquisitions & Development Intern

About A24

A24 is an acclaimed global entertainment company known for producing and distributing films, television series, documentaries, music, publishing, and consumer products. Established in New York in 2012, A24 has cultivated a library of over 150 films and 50 TV series, earning critical and commercial acclaim with more than 21 Oscars, 20 Golden Globes, and 18 Emmys. Renowned for groundbreaking hits like Moonlight, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Uncut Gems, as well as television successes such as Euphoria, Beef, and Ramy, A24 has developed a passionate fanbase and expanded into ventures like Half Magic and the Cherry Lane Theater. Upcoming projects include Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, and The Drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

About the Role

A24 is looking for one part-time, in-office summer Acquisitions & Development Intern to support the Acquisitions & Development (ADP) team. This internship is part of A24’s Summer Undergraduate Internship Program, providing interns with a well-rounded, immersive experience across the organization. In addition to working closely with your assigned team, you’ll participate in structured programming, gain cross-functional exposure, and receive professional development opportunities alongside fellow interns. The intern must be available up to 25 hours a week from June 15th to August 13th.

Please note this internship is based in our New York office. We're open to candidates from any location in the US who can come to our New York office for the summer, however there are no relocation benefits offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Script coverage (features/shorts/screenplays) with clear summaries, thoughts, strengths/concerns, and actionable notes.
• Script analysis & long-form script comparison coverage.
• Assistance managing & maintaining extensive film festival calendars, spreadsheets, and film status trackers (on Excel, Google Calendar, & Airtable).
• Ability to do extensive research on film festivals, production companies, and talent.
• General support across development + ops as projects move forward.
• Occasional administrative support.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions closely & take initiative.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent writing and communication (concise, direct & specific).
• Strong organization and follow-through; comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.
• Good story instincts and the ability to give thoughtful, useful feedback with strong marketplace judgment.
• Familiarity with film festival circuit and/or creative development.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs/Cal/Sheets/Drive) and Airtable.

Key Skills/Competency

• Script Coverage
• Film Festival Research
• Content Acquisitions
• Creative Development
• Marketplace Judgment
• Google Workspace
• Airtable
• Communication
• Organization
• Story Analysis